cosmetics
cos-met-ics · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Products applied to the face or body to improve appearance.
- 2.
The industry or practice of producing or selling such products.
Phrases & expressions
- •cosmetics counter — a retail area selling makeup
- •cosmetics bag — a small bag for carrying makeup
Related words
Etymology
From Greek "kosmetikos" meaning "skilled in ordering or arranging," from "kosmein" (to arrange, adorn), from "kosmos" (order).