whitehead

¹

[ hwahyt-hed, wahyt- ]

noun

1. a small pimple having a white or yellowish head; heads; milium.

Whitehead

²

[ hwahyt-hed, wahyt- ]

noun

1. Alfred North, 1861–1947, English philosopher and mathematician, in the U.S. after 1924.

Whitehead

/ ˈwaɪtˌhɛd /

noun

1. WhiteheadAlfred North18611947MEnglishSCIENCE: mathematicianPHILOSOPHY: philosopher Alfred North. 1861–1947, English mathematician and philosopher, who collaborated with Bertrand Russell in writing Principia Mathematica (1910–13), and developed a holistic philosophy of science, chiefly in Process and Reality (1929)

Word History and Origins

Origin of whitehead¹

First recorded in 1930–35; white + head

Example Sentences

Then came my least favorite part of any facial: extraction, or the process of clearing clogged pores by pushing out blackheads and whiteheads.

From Los Angeles Times

Its appearance can vary, ranging from whiteheads and blackheads to pustules and nodules, mainly on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.

From Science Daily

Acne is a common skin condition characterised by blackheads, whiteheads and pus-filled spots.

From BBC

Acne typically occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to pimples, whiteheads, blackheads and more.

From Fox News

When the Proactiv infomercials hit the airwaves, my mom paid for a rush order, but even the face wash, toner, and lotion combo couldn't conquer my clogged pores and whiteheads.

From Literature

Related Words

• blot
• blotch
• bruise
• discoloration
• freckle
• imperfection
• pimple
• scar
• smudge
• snag
• stain
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