toner

noun

ton·​er ˈtō-nər 

: one that tones or is a source of tones: such as

a

: a substance (such as a thermoplastic powder) used especially to develop an image (such as a latent xerographic image) on a piece of paper

b

: a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores

c

: a solution used to impart color to a silver photographic image

Examples of toner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another toner innovation is toner pads, Groth says (there are toner pads in Rael’s product lineup). —Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

By nature, many toners tend to have a high volume of alcohol, but people with dry skin should exercise caution when shopping and make sure to invest in a toner without a lot of alcohol. —Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025

Mario Badescu Facial Spray 2-pack $14 at Amazon My mom’s biggest tip for keeping skin fresh and hydrated is a reliable face toner spray. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025

Pack cosmetics extra securely Leaking toner bottles, face wash, or shampoo? —Alexandra Schöb, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

tone entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for toner

• donor
• kroner
• kronor
• loner
• owner
• stoner
• homeowner
• landowner
• shipowner

Medical Definition

toner

noun

ton·​er

ˈtō-nər

: one that tones

a muscle toner

especially : a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores

facial toners