nail polish

noun

1. a polish of quick-drying lacquer, either clear or colored, used to paint the fingernails or toenails.

nail polish

noun

1. a quick-drying lacquer applied to colour the nails or make them shiny or esp both

Word History and Origins

Origin of nail polish¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

This is a sentiment echoed by Lucas Lane, 15, who runs an online business selling nail polish to boys.

From BBC

“It smelled like a very strong nail polish or paint smell,” one staffer told The Times while coughing repeatedly.

From Los Angeles Times

“Rite Aid is more for when you realize last minute you need nail polish.”

From Los Angeles Times

Before that though, she’d paint them herself with different shades of drug store nail polish from red, green, blue and sometimes even do French tips.

From Salon

Her pumpkin-inspired outfit was a provocative look complete with green nail polish, knee high stockings, ivy woven into her ginger wig and a judge’s gavel.

From Los Angeles Times