noun
airbrush
noun
1
A small handheld tool that sprays paint using compressed air, used for fine artwork or photo retouching.
"The artist used an airbrush to blend the colors smoothly."
verb
1
To touch up or alter an image, often to hide flaws, making it look better than reality.
"The magazine was criticized for airbrushing the model's photo."
How to Use Airbrush
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA paint-spraying tool, or the act of digitally touching up a photo to hide imperfections.
Common pairings
airbrush technique
airbrushed photo
Word Forms
airbrushed past tense, airbrushes plural, airbrushes singular
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Etymology
From "air" plus "brush," referring to the tool's air-powered spraying action.