Cosmetic Wear

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /kɑzˈmɛtɪk wɛr/

Definitions of cosmetic wear

noun damage or signs of use on a product that affect its appearance but not its function

Example Sentences

A1 My mom bought a new dress, but she returned it because it had cosmetic wear.

A2 The used phone I bought online had some cosmetic wear, but it still works perfectly.

B1 When selling products online, it's important to disclose any cosmetic wear to potential buyers.

B2 The antique furniture had some minor cosmetic wear, but it added to its charm.

C1 The collector was willing to pay a higher price for the rare item despite its cosmetic wear.

C2 The luxury watch showed signs of cosmetic wear, but it was still highly sought after by collectors.

Examples of cosmetic wear in a Sentence

formal The cosmetic wear on the antique vase indicated its age and history.

informal I don't mind a little cosmetic wear on my sneakers, it adds character.

slang I love thrifting for clothes with some cool cosmetic wear, it's so trendy.

figurative Her smile showed signs of cosmetic wear, hiding the pain she was feeling inside.

Grammatical Forms of cosmetic wear

past tense

wore

plural

cosmetic wears

comparative

more cosmetic wear

superlative

most cosmetic wear

present tense

cosmetic wear

future tense

will cosmetic wear

perfect tense

have cosmetic worn

continuous tense

is cosmetic wearing

singular

cosmetic wear

positive degree

cosmetic wear

infinitive

to cosmetic wear

gerund

cosmetic wearing

participle

cosmetic worn

Origin and Evolution of cosmetic wear

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'cosmetic wear' originated from the combination of the words 'cosmetic' and 'wear', referring to the use of cosmetics for aesthetic purposes.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of wearing cosmetics, 'cosmetic wear' has evolved to encompass the overall use and application of cosmetics for enhancing one's appearance.