Word
concealer
Phoneticscon·ceal·er
UK/kənsˈiːlɐ/
Definition
n. a makeup product that you use to hide dark circles, blemishes, or other skin marks. It is usually a thick cream that you apply with your fingers.
n. a cosmetic product, typically a thick cream, used to cover skin imperfections such as blemishes, dark circles, or scars.
Examples
“She uses a green concealer to hide her dark circles.”
“After applying her foundation, she used a concealer to cover the small pimple on her nose before the party.”
“High-end makeup artists often recommend using a concealer that matches the skin's natural tone rather than a shade that is significantly lighter, as this can create a more seamless finish.”
Examples
simple
“She uses a green concealer to hide her dark circles.”
contextual
“After applying her foundation, she used a concealer to cover the small pimple on her nose before the party.”
complex
“High-end makeup artists often recommend using a concealer that matches the skin's natural tone rather than a shade that is significantly lighter, as this can create a more seamless finish.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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