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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

Examples of plumper in a Sentence

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Plumpgasm Lip Gloss Want a plumper pout without the filler? Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, shea butter, squalane, and avocado extract deeply nourish for a plumper, healthier-looking finish. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025 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 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 26 Nov. 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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