facial

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a beauty treatment where someone cleans and puts creams on your face to make your skin look better.

n. a cosmetic treatment involving the cleansing, exfoliation, and moisturisation of the face.

“She decided to get a facial at the spa to relax before her wedding.”

“The spa offers a variety of services, including a deep-cleansing facial designed to rejuvenate tired skin after long-haul travel.”

C1 · Advanced Law Formal · Technical

adj. describing a law that seems valid just by looking at the words written in it.

adj. referring to a law or regulation as it appears on its face, rather than how it is applied in practice.

“The lawyer argued that the new rule was a facial violation of the constitution.”

“The court must determine whether the statute constitutes a facial challenge to the First Amendment or if the issue lies in its specific application.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Slang · Informal

n. an illegal move in sports where a player hits an opponent in the face.

n. an illegal action or foul in contact sports involving a direct blow to an opponent's face.

“The player was sent off the field after giving his opponent a facial.”

“The referee immediately blew the whistle, penalising the defender for a blatant facial during the final minutes of the match.”