1
: a light spongy food usually containing cream or gelatin
2
: a molded chilled dessert made with sweetened and flavored whipped cream or egg whites and gelatin
chocolate mousse
3
: a foamy preparation used in styling hair
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Noun
a jar of styling mousse
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Connie Ogle
march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Two-in-one products used to get demonized—and for good reason—but The Grey’s dual cleansing and shaving mousse is, actually, a really great way to save time and effort.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
To style Birkin bangs, use a small amount of mousse and dry with a round brush.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Taking inspo from the 2025 Pantone color of the year (which celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen predicts will be a huge nail color for 2025), opt to use the mocha mousse shade in fun geometrical designs for your spring nail art.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
At the moment, the seasonal menu highlights crudos like tuna tartare with apple, celery puree and black truffle; red shrimp with mango and citron dressing; tuna and salmon with avocado mousse and lemon vinaigrette.
—Connie Ogle
march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Two-in-one products used to get demonized—and for good reason—but The Grey’s dual cleansing and shaving mousse is, actually, a really great way to save time and effort.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
To style Birkin bangs, use a small amount of mousse and dry with a round brush.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Taking inspo from the 2025 Pantone color of the year (which celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen predicts will be a huge nail color for 2025), opt to use the mocha mousse shade in fun geometrical designs for your spring nail art.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Mousse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mousse. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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mousse
1 of 2 noun1
: a light whipped or molded food
especially
: a cold dessert of sweetened and flavored whipped cream or egg whites and gelatin
2
: a foamy preparation used in styling hair
mousse
2 of 2 verb
moussed; moussing
: to style (hair) with mousse
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