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facial



fa·cial [ ˈfā-shəl]



facial   
noun

Definition of facial (Entry 2 of 2)

: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin

facial   
adjective

Definition of facial

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of or relating to the face
//facial expressions
2 : concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face


Other Words from facial

Adjective

facially \ ˈfā-​shə-​lē \ adverb



Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
//Shockingly, this utterly ridiculous bit of facial hair manipulation was, in fact, the result of a bet.
— Jon Tayler, SI.com, "37 MLB Players Destined to Become 'Guys' Who Will Be Remembered," 17 Sep. 2019
//Cousette, shot in the facial area, was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center.
— Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "Tuscaloosa police officer shot to death; suspect in custody," 17 Sep. 2019
//Be public about the non-food rewards for your efforts to give other people more ideas — like a manicure, facial, makeup, or concert ticket Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D. is the NBC News Health Editor.
— Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News, "Dr. Fernstrom: Do you have a "food frenemy"?," 16 Sep. 2019
//The new study also identified another facial difference between wolves and dogs.
— Karin Brulliard, chicagotribune.com, "Scientists think they know why dogs have eyes that tug at our hearts," 13 Sep. 2019
//Police described Ireland as a 6-foot-5-inch, 200-pound male with facial tattoos.
— Fox News, "Florida inmate with ‘history of violent behavior’ captured after escaping state hospital: police," 12 Sep. 2019
//Then people came for Bella Thorne for using lemon and sugar as a facial scrub.
— Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Fans Are Really Confused By Millie Bobby Brown's Skincare Routine," 12 Sep. 2019
//After my husband passed away, several people brought paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, facial tissue, paper plates and cups, trash sacks, etc.).
— Abigail Van Buren, Twin Cities, "Dear Abby: Extra food given to grieving families shouldn’t be wasted," 8 Sep. 2019
//After my husband passed away, several people brought paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, facial tissue, paper plates and cups, trash sacks, etc.).
— Abigail Van Buren, Houston Chronicle, "Extra food given to grieving families shouldn’t be wasted," 7 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//In addition to body wraps and scrubs, massages, skincare treatments and other services, the spa offers medical-grade facials, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, migraine relief and chronic pain management.
— Sarah Kuta, The Know, "Serious self-care: A guide to Colorado’s must-visit spas," 30 July 2019
//To align your mind and body, the day spa offers yoga classes and personal training alongside sound baths, facials, and other soothing treatments.
— Taylore Glynn, Marie Claire, "Your Beauty Guide to Asbury Park, New Jersey," 29 July 2019
//The five-star hotel has spacious rooms and a spa, called the Cowshed Spa, which offers facials, massages and other treatments.
— Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle Indulged in a Spa-Themed Girlfriend Getaway Ahead of Her Wedding Day," 8 Mar. 2018
//But as of today, my job just got a little easier, thanks to Regi, an online booking platform that allows users to book (and, by proxy, recommend) all sorts of treatments (i.e. manicures, massages, facials, and Botox) — all in one place.
— Sarah Kinonen, Allure, "Meet Regi, Allergan's New On-Demand Service That Makes Booking Your Botox Even Easier," 9 Apr. 2019
//There will be a silent auction where guests can win prizes like a weather vane, children's books and spa packages that range from massages to facials.
— Tyler Johnson, Houston Chronicle, "Gala to bring ‘speakeasy’ to Friendswood Library," 22 Aug. 2019
//Services include sunless spray tanning, European bronzing beds, stand-up sun booths, and spa services such as photo facials and FIT (far infrared technology) bodywrap.
— Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, "New businesses include Sweetfin restaurant, Union Cowork," 15 Aug. 2019
//Treatment options include strawberry laser lipo, massages, herbal facials and remedies and a variety of oils (including CBD), tinctures, teas and more.
— Deborah Storey | For Al.com, al, "Huntsville salt therapy spa part of nationwide trend," 25 July 2019
//After a small breakdown/hot flash in the organic-produce aisle at Whole Foods, Winona Carter is tenderly placed in a Lyft and rushed away to a spa renowned for its oxygen facials and progressive treatment of college-admissions anxiety.
— Wendi Aarons Kj Dell’antonia, The New Yorker, "Girl, You’re a Middle-Aged Woman Now," 21 Aug. 2019


First Known Use of facial

Adjective

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1910, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for facial

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin faciālis "face-to-face, direct," from Latin faciēs "appearance, face entry 1" + -ālis -al entry 1

Noun

derivative of facial entry 1



Dictionary Entries near facial

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face worker

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facial index

facialist



More Definitions forfacial

facial

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of facial

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to a person's face

facial

noun

English Language Learners Definition of facial (Entry 2 of 2)

: a beauty treatment to make a person's face look and feel better

facial

adjective
fa·​cial | \ ˈfā-shəl \

Kids Definition of facial

: of or relating to the face
//facial hair

facial

adjective
fa·​cial | \ ˈfā-shəl \

Medical Definition of facial

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or affecting the face
//facial neuralgia
2 : concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face
3 : relating to or being the buccal and labial surface of a tooth

Other Words from facial

facially \ -​shə-​lē \ adverb

facial

noun

Medical Definition of facial (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a treatment to improve the appearance of the face
2 : a facial part (as a nerve or artery)

facial

adjective
fa·​cial

Legal Definition of facial

: involving or apparent from the face of something (as a statute)
//facial discrimination a facial challenge to the law

Other Words from facial

facially adverb