concealer

noun

con·​ceal·​er kən-ˈsē-lər How to pronounce concealer (audio)
Synonyms of concealernext
1
: one that conceals
a concealer of the truth
2
: a cosmetic used to conceal blemishes or discoloration especially under the eyes

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Separately, the discovery of a woman’s shoe, a compact case, a medicine vial, and a bottle of concealer that were found on Nikumaroro in the South Pacific and may have belonged to the 1930s aviator Amelia Earhart have provided more clues about her 1937 disappearance. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Pair it with a concealer for a complete glam look. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 28 May 2026 All of a sudden, eating a burger, taking pills with a shell made from gelatin or reaching for a primer or concealer made with glycerin could mean a trip to the hospital. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026 Instead, the lightening may come thanks to a combination of glue, concealer, and a light dusting of powder over top—a classic method used in stage makeup and by drag artists to make their natural brows disappear. Tori Crowther, Allure, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for concealer

Word History

First Known Use

1514, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of concealer was in 1514

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“Concealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concealer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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