noun

toner

TOHN

Toner (noun) means a fine powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form printed text and images. Example: “The printer stopped working because it ran out of toner.”

noun

A fine powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form printed text and images.

"The printer stopped working because it ran out of toner."

A liquid skincare product used after cleansing to refresh the skin and tighten pores.

"She swept a cotton pad of toner across her face before applying moisturizer."

A hair product that removes unwanted brassy tones and adds shine to dyed or bleached hair.

"The salon applied a purple toner to cancel out the yellow tinge."

How to Use Toner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context: printer ink powder, a facial skincare liquid, or a colour-correcting hair product.

Common pairings

toner cartridge facial toner purple toner

Word Forms

toners plural

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Etymology

Formed from tone + -er.

Rhymes for toner

boner goner loner stoner Sooner Kroner Broner coroner crooner spooner prisoner schooner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “toner” mean?

The word “toner” means a fine powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form printed text and images. In plain terms, depending on context: printer ink powder, a facial skincare liquid, or a colour-correcting hair product.

How do you pronounce “toner”?

“Toner” is pronounced TOHN (/ˈtoʊnɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “toner” in a sentence?

Here is “toner” used in a sentence: “The printer stopped working because it ran out of toner.”

What part of speech is “toner”?

“Toner” is a noun.

How many meanings does “toner” have?

“Toner” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fine powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form printed text and images.