plumper

1 of 2

noun (1)

plump·​er ˈpləm-pər How to pronounce plumper (audio)
: an object carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks

plumper

2 of 2

noun (2)

chiefly British
: a vote for only one candidate when two or more are to be elected to the same office

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Powered by a blend of squalane, ceramides, peptides, and caffeine, this eye cream expertly improves skin’s moisture levels for plumper, bouncier skin. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm Gloss, which grants just this kind of effect with its complex of hyaluronic acid and over 10 superfruits that smooth out lip lines and make for a plumper-looking pout. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 During October Prime Day, grab some new face wash, stock up on lip plumper, and re-up your supply of whitening strips — there’s no better time than right now. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Use it right after cleansing and toning and before your moisturizer for a plumper, more youthful glow. Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plumper

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

1690, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1761, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plumper was in 1690

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“Plumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumper. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

plumper

noun
plump·​er ˈpləm-pər How to pronounce plumper (audio)
: an object carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks

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