blusher
blusher Lexical Profile
blusher Game Scores & Validity
• noun
British A cosmetic powder or cream applied to the cheeks to give them a pink or reddish tint.
"She dusted a light peach blusher across her cheekbones before leaving for the reception."
A person who blushes, especially one who reddens easily from embarrassment or shyness.
"Having always been an easy blusher, he dreaded being called upon to speak in front of large crowds."
Any of several edible woodland mushrooms of the genus Amanita (especially Amanita rubescens) whose cap and flesh slowly turn reddish or pink when bruised or cut.
"Experienced foragers distinguish the blusher from toxic lookalikes by the distinct pink staining on its bruised stem."
A short, single-layer bridal veil that falls over the bride's face before being lifted during the wedding ceremony.
"The bride chose a delicate lace veil with a sheer blusher that covered her face as she walked down the aisle."
Word Nuance & Usage
In cosmetics, 'blusher' is the standard term in British English, whereas 'blush' is much more commonly used in American English.