depilatory

noun

de·pil·a·to·ry di-ˈpi-lə-ˌtȯr-ē

plural depilatories

: an agent for removing hair, wool, or bristles

depilatory adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Thousands of Amazon reviewers agree: this depilatory cream is one of the very best. —

Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 May 2022 Thankfully, things have greatly improved since Berry's depilatory days. —

Jihan Forbes, Allure, 22 Apr. 2021 Before that, removing body hair was something both men and women did -- as far back as the Stone Age, then through ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire -- using seashells, beeswax and various other depilatories. —

Marianna Cerini, CNN, 3 Mar. 2020 Another good option for your arms: depilatory creams. —

Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2018 Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo, $24.99, comes with a pre-depilatory balm to help prevent irritation. —

Cristina Mueller, Redbook, 10 Jan. 2011 Another good option for your arms: depilatory creams. —

Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2018 Another hair-removal method many folks know and love: depilatory cream. —

Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 26 Oct. 2017 Cream depilatories like Nair and Veet can also make the bare skin vulnerable to burning. —

Niree Noel, Allure, 21 Aug. 2017 See More

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