plumper

1 of 2

noun (1)

plump·​er ˈpləm-pər How to pronounce plumper (audio)
: an object carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks

plumper

2 of 2

noun (2)

chiefly British
: a vote for only one candidate when two or more are to be elected to the same office

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Unlike traditional lip plumpers that create an uncomfortable tingling sensation, this formula plumps with the nourishing power of hyaluronic acid. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024 Unlike other plumpers, this one leaves a slight tingle rather than an overbearing burning sensation- thank goodness! Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024 Just short of using needles, this Medik8 serum does some heavy lifting with an A-team of hydrators, firmers, and plumpers. Lori Keong, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024 With two silicone cheek plumpers glued to his face and a Cuban Missile Crisis speech memorized, the actor left many impressed. Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for plumper 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

1690, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1761, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plumper was in 1690

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“Plumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumper. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

plumper

noun
plump·​er ˈpləm-pər How to pronounce plumper (audio)
: an object carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks

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