nail polish

noun

: a liquid that is used to paint fingernails and toenails

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As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026 Three were carrying chemicals, and one leaked ethyl acetate, a highly flammable chemical used in paint and nail polish remover. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 The recall notice describes the product as a nail polish remover used for fast, safe and gentle removal of gel nail polish and builder gel. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Essie is the household name whose nail polish is as long-lasting as its place in the industry. Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nail polish

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“Nail polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20polish. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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