airbrush

1 of 2

noun

air·​brush ˈer-ˌbrəsh 

: an atomizer for applying by compressed air a fine spray (as of paint or liquid color)

airbrush

2 of 2

verb

airbrushed; airbrushing; airbrushes

transitive verb

: to paint, treat, or alter (as to conceal imperfections) with or as if with an airbrush

airbrush a photograph

Examples of airbrush in a Sentence

Verb

That photograph must have been airbrushed.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Below, shop the 11 best primers to blur, smooth, and airbrush away pores and imperfections. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025

There will also be photo or selfie opportunities, airbrush tattoos, and a bar for making friendship bracelets from The Bead Shop. —Robin Raven, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

Verb

And this is proven, the brand has long supported designers and artists of color, as seen in their collaboration with Puerto Rican artist Sha on their Puerto Rican boxing gloves airbrushed tee. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Today nail artists are combining some of their favorite Y2K trends, like airbrushed colors and hibiscus flowers, to remind them of those days at the nail salon. —Thalía Henao, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1907, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing airbrush

• airbrush out

Rhymes for airbrush

• hairbrush
• inrush
• onrush
• paintbrush
• sagebrush
• blush
• brush
• crush
• flush
• gush
• hush
• lush

Kids Definition

airbrush

noun

air·​brush

ˈa(ə)r-ˌbrəsh,

ˈe(ə)r-

: a device that uses compressed air to apply a liquid (as paint or a protective coating) as a fine spray

airbrush verb