depilatory
noun
de·pil·a·to·ry
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plural depilatories
Definition of depilatory
: an agent for removing hair, wool, or bristles
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Another good option for your arms: depilatory creams. — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, "Your Ultimate Body Hair Removal Guide," 17 July 2018 Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo, $24.99, comes with a pre-depilatory balm to help prevent irritation. — Cristina Mueller, Redbook, "Q& Triple A: I have little hairs around my chin and upper lip. Help!," 10 Jan. 2011 Another good option for your arms: depilatory creams. — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, "Your Ultimate Body Hair Removal Guide," 17 July 2018 Another hair-removal method many folks know and love: depilatory cream. — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, "The Ultimate Body Hair Removal Guide," 26 Oct. 2017 Cream depilatories like Nair and Veet can also make the bare skin vulnerable to burning. — Niree Noel, Allure, "How The Sun Damages Your Beauty Products And Treatments," 21 Aug. 2017 Instead, members come to the Wax Club on Chambers Street for hair removal, paying $89 each month, plus tax and gratuities, for unlimited depilatory services. — Rachel Felder, New York Times, "At Salons and Spas, Membership Plans Catch On," 27 Dec. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'depilatory.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for depilatory
depilatory
noun
English Language Learners Definition of depilatory
: a substance that removes body hair you do not want
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depilatory
adjective
de·pil·a·to·ry
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Medical Definition of depilatory
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having the power to remove hair
depilatory
nounMedical Definition of depilatory (Entry 2 of 2)
: a cosmetic for the temporary removal of undesired hair