noun
toner
TOHN
noun
1
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."
2
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."
3
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 notesIn 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.