volumize

verb

vol·​u·​mize ˈväl-yə-ˌmīz How to pronounce volumize (audio)
-(ˌ)yü-
variants also British volumise
volumized; volumizing; volumizes

transitive + intransitive

: to add fullness or volume to (something)
especially : to make (hair) thicker or fuller in appearance
To rumple and volumize hair: While you're blow-drying, use your (other) hand and pull your hair up gently from the crown. Redbook
volumizer noun
… one of the new liquid volumizers that enhance your hair's natural texture … Cosmopolitan
volumizing adjective
a volumizing shampoo

Examples of volumize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web L’Oréal’s Panorama formula is one to watch—lengthening and volumizing each lash with a multi-level bristle brush wand. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 The volumizing mascara comes in three colors, though one is currently sold out. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 This volumizing dry shampoo rids your hair of odors with Vegamour’s signature Bergamot scent formulated entirely 100% from essential oils. Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024 Try spritzing on a volumizing spray, such as the RŌZ Root Lift Spray or Oribe’s Maximista Thickening Spray, for extra hold instead of hairspray. Devon Abelman, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for volumize 

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Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of volumize was in 1933

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“Volumize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volumize. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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