Word
toner
Phoneticston·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtoʊnɝ/
UK/tˈəʊnɐ/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a special liquid for cleaning your skin or a powder used in printers to make images and text.
n. a cosmetic liquid applied to the skin to reduce oiliness or tighten pores; alternatively, a powdered pigment used in laser printers and photocopiers.
Examples
“I need to buy more black toner for the office printer.”
“After washing her face, she applies a gentle toner to remove any remaining dirt and balance her skin.”
“The technician explained that the streaking on the printed documents was caused by a leaking toner cartridge rather than a mechanical failure in the drum unit.”
Examples
simple
“I need to buy more black toner for the office printer.”
contextual
“After washing her face, she applies a gentle toner to remove any remaining dirt and balance her skin.”
complex
“The technician explained that the streaking on the printed documents was caused by a leaking toner cartridge rather than a mechanical failure in the drum unit.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance; countable when referring to a specific container or skin-care product type.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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