adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cosmetic product intended to give the skin a temporary bronzed colour resembling a suntan.

   "Bronzers, you see, contain alcohol, which can't help but be drying to the skin."

2. 2
   A cosmetic powder that comes in various shades of brown, meant to create an impression of tanned skin. wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   comparative form of bronze: more bronze comparative, form-of, rare

Synonyms

All synonyms

bronzing powder

Example

More examples

"Bronzers, you see, contain alcohol, which can't help but be drying to the skin."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From bronze (“to tan skin”) + -er (agent noun suffix).

Etymology 2

From bronze + -er (comparative suffix).

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