nail polish

noun

: a liquid that is used to paint fingernails and toenails

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Set up a nail polish station or offer a hand massage. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026 As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026 Three were carrying chemicals, and one leaked ethyl acetate, a highly flammable chemical used in paint and nail polish remover. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 The recall notice describes the product as a nail polish remover used for fast, safe and gentle removal of gel nail polish and builder gel. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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