powder-puff

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adjective

pow·​der-puff ˈpau̇-dər-ˌpəf How to pronounce powder-puff (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a traditionally male activity or event done or played by women
a powder-puff football game

powder puff

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noun

: a small fluffy device (such as a pad) for applying cosmetic powder

Examples of powder-puff in a Sentence

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Noun
This bargain pack of powder puffs are reusable and washable, so your vanity will be stocked for several months to come. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024 There are other, even more rare pieces, she's found in recent years — like a powder puff shapes like a mini umbrella that comes in a gold tube and can retract back into its packaging after being used. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 How are powder puffs different than makeup brushes? Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 May 2024 So Judy got out her powder puff to dab her eyes, then gave it to Liza with her tears on it. Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for powder-puff 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1929, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of powder-puff was in 1697

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“Powder-puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder-puff. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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