volumize

verb

vol·​u·​mize ˈväl-yə-ˌmīz 

-(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

ˈväl-yə-ˌmī-zər 

-(ˌ)yü-

noun

… one of the new liquid volumizers that enhance your hair's natural texture …

—Cosmopolitan

volumizing

ˈväl-yə-ˌmī-ziŋ 

-(ˌ)yü-

adjective

a volumizing shampoo

Examples of volumize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Curl-defining mousse, volumizing hair spray and more. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026

If that sounds like you, a hair volumizing product could make a big difference, either as a permanent solution or to tide you over while going on a regrowth journey. —Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026

Classic brands such as Maybelline, L’Oréal, and Essence will lengthen, separate, and volumize just as well (or better) than designer versions that cost at least double, if not more. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026

Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for volumize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize