Whitening

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪtənɪŋ/

Definitions of whitening

noun the process of making something white or whiter

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a whitening toothpaste to make my teeth brighter.

A2 She went to the dentist for a whitening treatment on her teeth.

B1 Many people use whitening products to improve the appearance of their skin.

B2 The spa offers a variety of whitening treatments for customers seeking a brighter complexion.

C1 Professional whitening procedures can be expensive but yield noticeable results.

C2 The actress underwent a series of whitening sessions to achieve a flawless smile for the movie premiere.

verb present participle of the verb 'whiten', which means to make or become white or whiter

Example Sentences

A1 I am whitening my teeth with a special toothpaste.

A2 She is whitening her shoes with a cleaning solution.

B1 The dentist recommended whitening treatments to improve my smile.

B2 The salon offers professional whitening services for brighter skin.

C1 The company is whitening their brand image through a new marketing campaign.

C2 The artist is whitening the canvas to create a striking contrast in the painting.

Examples of whitening in a Sentence

formal The dentist recommended a professional whitening treatment to improve the color of my teeth.

informal I bought some whitening strips to make my smile brighter.

slang I'm all about that teeth whitening life.

figurative His lies were like whitening agents, trying to cover up the truth.

Grammatical Forms of whitening

past tense

whitened

plural

whitenings

comparative

whiter

superlative

whitest

present tense

whitens

future tense

will whiten

perfect tense

has whitened

continuous tense

is whitening

singular

whitening

positive degree

white

infinitive

to whiten

gerund

whitening

participle

whitened

Origin and Evolution of whitening

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'whitening' originated from the Old English word 'hwitnian' which means 'to make white'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whitening' has retained its original meaning of making something white, but it is now commonly used in the context of teeth whitening, skin whitening, and other cosmetic procedures.