cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a person or thing that cleanses something
especially : a preparation (such as a scouring powder or a skin cream) used for cleaning

Examples of cleanser in a Sentence

Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
Recent Examples on the Web Make makeup disappear with this Clinique cleansing balm, then follow it up with this CeraVe cleanser to strip away any remaining grime from the day. Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Just apply your favorite cleanser to your face and use the Luna in circular movements. Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024 No one will be mad about receiving this set from Osea, which includes a cleanser, hyaluronic serum, a moisturizer, and the brand’s beloved Undaria Algae Body Oil. Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 Even just my morning routine and night routine, which is very simple: a cleanser, a serum and a moisturizer and sunscreen — that feels really meditative to me. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cleanser 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cleanser was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanser. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning

Medical Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a preparation including a cleaning agent for cleansing the skin, the teeth, or glass surfaces

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