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

Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

Products in the new collection include a thermal shield mist, volumizing mousse, and strong hold gel. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026

For this look, tuck away your heated hair tools and use a volumizing mousse to give your natural texture a fuller finish. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026

Wash with volumizing products and finish your style with texturing spray for some lift. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 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