facial

1 of 2

adjective

fa·​cial ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce facial (audio)
1
: of or relating to the face
facial expressions
2
: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face
facially adverb

facial

2 of 2

noun

: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin

Examples of facial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Picture a chatbot that doesn't just respond to text queries but can understand tone of voice, analyze facial expressions, and respond with appropriate verbal and visual cues. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Do dermatologists recommend facial cleansing brushes? Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
The full-service spa includes an expansive menu of treatments, from manicure and pedicure treatments; massages; facials; eyelash extensions; Lymphatic drainage; laser treatments; microneedling; IV drips, and Botox. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024 My guilty pleasure is watching facials on YouTube, often when I’m supposed to be working. Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for facial 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin faciālis "face-to-face, direct," from Latin faciēs "appearance, face entry 1" + -ālis -al entry 1

Noun

derivative of facial entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of facial was in 1746

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Cite this Entry

“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

facial

1 of 2 adjective
fa·​cial ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce facial (audio)
: of or relating to the face
facially adverb

facial

2 of 2 noun
: a treatment to improve the condition of the skin of the face

Medical Definition

facial

1 of 2 adjective
fa·​cial ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce facial (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the face
facial neuralgia
2
: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face
3
: relating to or being the buccal and labial surface of a tooth
facially adverb

facial

2 of 2 noun
1
: a treatment to improve the appearance of the face
2
: a facial part (as a nerve or artery)

Legal Definition

facial

adjective
fa·​cial
: involving or apparent from the face of something (as a statute)
facial discrimination
a facial challenge to the law
facially adverb

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