Topic: HAIR AND BEAUTY
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Afro
aftershave
anti-perspirant
astringent(a)
astringent(n)
atomizer
auburn
backcomb
bald
balding
balm
barber
barbershop
barrette
bath
bathe
beard
beautician
beautify
beauty
beauty contest
beauty mark
beauty parlor
beauty queen
beauty salon
bikini line
blackhead
blond
blonde(a)
blonde(n)
blow-dry
blusher
bob(v)
bob(n)
body
body spray
brilliantine
Brylcreem
bubble bath
bun
buzzcut
cleanser
coiffure
cold cream
collagen
cologne
comb(n)
comb(v)
compact
complexion
condition
conditioner
cornrows
cosmetic
cosmetics
cosmetic surgery
cotton bud
cotton wool
cream
dental floss
deodorant
depilatory
dimple
double chin
downy
eau de cologne
electrolysis
emery board
essential oil
eyebrow pencil
eyeliner
eye shadow
face cream
facelift
face pack
face powder
facial
facial scrub
false teeth
flannel
flattop
foam
foundation
fragrance
fringe
gel
grey(a)
grey(v)
grip
hair
hairbrush
haircut
hairdo
hairdresser
hairdryer
hairgrip
hairline
hairnet
hairpiece
hairpin
hair slide
hairspray
hairstyle
health farm
henna
highlight
hirsute
hydrogen peroxide
kinky
knot
kohl
lacquer(n)
lacquer(v)
lank
lanolin
lather
layer
liner
lip gloss
liposuction
lipstick
loofah
lotion
lowlights
made-up
make-up
manicure
manicured
mascara
medicated
milky
moisturize
moisturizer
mousse
moustache
moustachioed
mousy
mouthwash
mudbath
mudpack
musk
mustachioed
mutton chop whiskers
myrrh
nailbrush
nail file
nail polish
nail scissors
nit
nose job
oil
ointment
olive
paint
part(n)
part(v)
parting
pate
pedicure
perfume(n)
perfume(v)
perfumery
perm(n)
perm(v)
permanent
permanent wave
peroxide
pigtail
plait
pomade
ponytail
powder
powder puff
preen
primp
pumice
quiff
raven
razor
recede
red
redhead
rhinoplasty
roll-on
rosewater
rouge
scent
shampoo(n)
shampoo(v)
shave(v)
shave(n)
shaven
shaver
shaving brush
shaving cream
short back and sides
shower cap
shower gel
sideburns
skincare
slide
soap
spa
spiky
split ends
spray
stringy
stylist
sunbed
sunblock
sunburn
sun cream
sunglasses
sunlamp
sunscreen
sunshade
suntan
suntan lotion
sun-worshipper
swarthy
swept-back
talc
talcum powder
tease
tester
toilet bag
toiletries
toilet water
tone
toner
tooth
toothbrush
toothpaste
toothpick
tooth powder
tweezers
vanity case
Vaseline
war paint
wash
wave(n)
wave(v)
wavy
wax
wear
wetting solution
whisker
wig
wrinkle
| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | biauté, from bel, biau 'beautiful', from Latin bellus 'pretty' |
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beau‧ty S3 W2
plural beauties
plural beauties1 a quality that people, places, or things have that makes them very attractive to look at :
her beauty and grace
appearance
[uncountable]
her beauty and grace2 a woman who is very beautiful :
She was considered a great beauty in her youth.
woman
[countable]
She was considered a great beauty in her youth.3 a quality that something such as a poem, song, emotion etc has, which gives you pleasure or joy
poem/music/emotion etc
[uncountable]4 a particularly good quality that makes something especially suitable or useful :
The beauty of e-mail is its speed and ease of use.
advantage
the beauty of something
The beauty of e-mail is its speed and ease of use.5 [countable] spoken a very good, large etc example of something :
You should have seen the boat - a real beauty.
You should have seen the boat - a real beauty.6 used to say that different people have different opinions about what is beautiful
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
7 used to say that how someone looks is not as important as a good character