Botox
Botox (noun) means a brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin, injected in small amounts to temporarily smooth wrinkles or relax overactive muscles. Example: “She got Botox before the wedding to soften the lines on her forehead.”
How to use Botox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cosmetic injection made from a toxin that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to smooth out wrinkles.
Technically a brand name, but widely used generically for any similar injectable treatment.
Word forms
Botoxed past tense, Botoxes singular
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She got _____ before the wedding to soften the lines on her forehead.
Etymology
A trademarked blend of "botulinum" and "toxin."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Botox” mean?
The word “Botox” means a brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin, injected in small amounts to temporarily smooth wrinkles or relax overactive muscles. In plain terms, a cosmetic injection made from a toxin that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to smooth out wrinkles.
How do you pronounce “Botox”?
“Botox” is pronounced BOH-toks (/ˈboʊtɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Botox” in a sentence?
Here is “Botox” used in a sentence: “She got Botox before the wedding to soften the lines on her forehead.”
What part of speech is “Botox”?
Depending on how it is used, “Botox” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “Botox” have?
“Botox” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin, injected in small amounts to temporarily smooth wrinkles or relax overactive muscles.
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