Toner Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtoʊnɝ

TOH-ner

UK

tˈəʊnɐ

TOH-nuh

Definition

Toner refers to a powder or liquid used in printers and copiers to create images and text, or a liquid skincare product applied to the face to refresh and clean the skin.

Usage & Nuances

Used both for printing (laser printers, copiers: 'printer toner') and skincare ('facial toner'). The context (electronics/beauty) clarifies the meaning. Don’t confuse with 'ink' (used in inkjet printers).

• Spanish: tóner - tónico (facial)
• Portuguese (BR): toner - tônico (facial)
• Portuguese (PT): toner - tónico (facial)
• Chinese (Simplified): 碳粉 - 爽肤水
• Chinese (Traditional): 碳粉 - 化妝水
• Hindi: टोनर (मशीन/प्रिंकटर के लिए) - टोनर (चेहरे के लिए)
• Arabic: حبر الطابعة - تونر (للبشرة)
• Bengali: টোনার (প্রিন্টার) - টোনার (ত্বকের যত্নে)
• Russian: тонер
• Japanese: トナー
• Vietnamese: mực in (dùng cho máy in) - toner (nước hoa hồng dưỡng da)
• Korean: 토너
• Turkish: toner (yazıcı için) - tonik (cilt bakımı için)
• Urdu: ٹونر
• Indonesian: toner (printer) - toner (perawatan kulit)

Example Sentences

The printer needs new toner to work properly.

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She applied toner on her face after washing it.

basic

Please replace the toner cartridge in the copier.

basic

I ran out of toner right before printing my report.

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My skin feels so fresh after using this toner.

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Do you know where I can buy affordable toner for my printer?

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