volumize

verb

variants also British volumise
volumized; volumizing; volumizes

transitive + intransitive

: to add fullness or volume to (something)
especially : to make (hair) thicker or fuller in appearance
To rumple and volumize hair: While you're blow-drying, use your (other) hand and pull your hair up gently from the crown. Redbook
volumizer noun
… one of the new liquid volumizers that enhance your hair's natural texture … Cosmopolitan
volumizing adjective
a volumizing shampoo

Examples of volumize in a Sentence

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While standard mascaras do the trick in lengthening, volumizing, darkening, and separating your lashes, waterproof mascaras are better suited for long-wear and durability. Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024 From nourishing serums and moisturizers to radiant foundations and volumizing mascaras, these items will make your confidence shine bright. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 Luckily, the best hair-thickening shampoos offer a volumizing fix. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 Buxom lash volumizing mascara: on sale for $12 Original price: $26 A lengthening mascara, Buxum lash mascara offers three times the volume of other mascara options. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for volumize 

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of volumize was in 1933

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“Volumize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volumize. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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