toner

noun

ton·​er ˈtō-nər How to pronounce toner (audio)
Synonyms of tonernext
: one that tones or is a source of tones: such as
a
: a substance (such as a thermoplastic powder) used especially to develop an image (such as a latent xerographic image) on a piece of paper
b
: a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
c
: a solution used to impart color to a silver photographic image

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After performing a patch test, it can be used as a soothing skin toner. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 These days, the talk of the skin care world is serums and toners, from niacinamide to shrink pores to retinol to erase wrinkles. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 28 June 2026 These toner pads are an integral part of my skincare wind down every evening. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Note, too, that hypochlorous isn’t a toner, though some people use it as an alternative to one. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toner

Word History

Etymology

tone entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toner was in 1888

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toner

noun
ton·​er
ˈtō-nər
: one that tones
a muscle toner
especially : a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
facial toners

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