nail polish

noun

: a liquid that is used to paint fingernails and toenails

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Stains like nail polish, crayon, and ink, or kitchen spills like tomato sauce can be removed with a small amount of rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 There are few nail polish brands that are as popular among younger generations than Olive & June, and for good reason. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 How about heaps of photos of the guys with haircuts, guyliner, and nail polish, and CD booklets sodden with semen, blood, and piss? — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026 In the past, teen wellness offerings skewed to a female audience and were more cutesy than transformative—think chocolate face masks and glitter nail polish. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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