1
: of or relating to the face
facial expressions
2
: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face
: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin
Examples of facial in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Right now, finding out information about babies' stress levels is dependent on casual observation of crying, facial expressions, and movement, as well as basic vital signs, Northwestern said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
That focus on results — rather than gimmicks — is a big reason travelers are willing to fly halfway around the world for a facial.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for facial
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
Anne Burrows, an anatomist at Duquesne University who studies the comparative anatomy of facial expression in dogs, has studied enough dog and wolf faces to know that the muscles underneath work very differently.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Right now, finding out information about babies' stress levels is dependent on casual observation of crying, facial expressions, and movement, as well as basic vital signs, Northwestern said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Noun
Four-Star Signiel Seoul’s retreat SIGNIEL Spa features advanced facials that incorporate targeted serums and ingredients like powdered diamond and pearls to refine the appearance of pores and enhance luminosity.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
That focus on results — rather than gimmicks — is a big reason travelers are willing to fly halfway around the world for a facial.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for facial
Cite this Entry
“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Medical Definition
facial
2 of 2 noun1
: a treatment to improve the appearance of the face
2
: a facial part (as a nerve or artery)
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
