a cosmetic applied to the skin to simulate a sun tan
bronzer in American English
(ˈbrɑnzər)
noun
a cosmetic applied to the face to give the appearance of a suntan
bronzer in American English
(ˈbrɑnzər)
noun
a cosmetic ointment used to give the skin a tanned look
Word origin
[bronze (v.) + -er1]-er is a suffix used in forming nouns designating persons from the object of their occupationor labor (hatter; tiler; tinner; moonshiner), or from their place of origin or abode (Icelander; southerner; villager), or designating either persons or things from some special characteristic or circumstance(six-footer; three-master; teetotaler; fiver; tenner)
Examples of 'bronzer' in a sentence
bronzer
Products include foundation, bronzer, blusher, eye shadow and now lipstick.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He returns to make-up to address the issue with bronzer.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
To complete the look, bronzer and lip gloss are a must.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A sunless tanner and bronzer in one, it instantly imparts dark, shiny skin.
Globe and Mail (2003)
A funky leopard-print pattern makes this bronzer a must.
The Sun (2010)
Available in a matte bronzer or a pretty pink blusher.
The Sun (2010)
I really don't even have that much in it: some bronzer, blush, mascara.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You add colour to skin with blusher or bronzer.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A light bronzer is fun for the evenings.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And get a thorough covering of nature's bronzer - dust.