toner
English meaning: Toner
Definition
Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper.
Example
“The printer stopped because it had run out of toner.”
Another example: “She applies a gentle toner after washing her face each night.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun with two main senses: the powdered ink used in laser printers and photocopiers; and a liquid skin-care product applied to the face after cleansing. Neutral/everyday register; the printing sense is the more technical.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'tone' plus '-er'; the printing sense (a substance that adds tone to an image) dates from the early-to-mid 20th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- printer toner
- toner cartridge
- replace the toner
- facial toner
- low on toner
- toner refill
Word Forms
toner (n); toners (pl); tone (v, related)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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