epilator

noun

ep·​i·​la·​tor ˈe-pə-ˌlā-tər 

plural epilators

: an electronic device for removing body hair by its root

One benefit of using an epilator is that you'll get smoother skin, and the results may last longer than most other hair removal methods, like shaving, depilatory creams, or tweezing.

—Valencia Higuera

And while they may be a bit more time-consuming and a little more painful at first to use than a razor, epilators are great for targeting specific areas like legs, underarms, and the bikini line …

—Amber Katz

Word History

Etymology

epil(ation) + -ator

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for epilator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Medical Definition

epilator

noun

ep·​i·​la·​tor ˈep-ə-ˌlāt-ər 

: depilatory

specifically : epilating wax