noun
Botox
BOH-toks
noun
1
A brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin, injected in small amounts to temporarily smooth wrinkles or relax overactive muscles.
"She got Botox before the wedding to soften the lines on her forehead."
verb
1
(informal) To treat someone with Botox injections.
"He had his frown lines botoxed for the first time last year."
How to Use Botox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cosmetic injection made from a toxin that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to smooth out wrinkles.
When to use it
Technically a brand name, but widely used generically for any similar injectable treatment.
Word Forms
Botoxed past tense, Botoxes singular
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Etymology
A trademarked blend of "botulinum" and "toxin."