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blusher

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈblʌʃɚ/
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  • rhymes with -ʌʃɚ

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who blushes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Face makeup that makes the cheeks rosier.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blush, rouge

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Any of several closely related, edible species of the genus Amanita, including Amanita rubescens and Amanita novinupta.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rouge, paint

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: makeup, make-up, war paint

5

noun

Meaning 5

yellowish edible agaric that usually turns red when touched

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blushing mushroom, Amanita rubescens

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: agaric

History

Etymology

From blush + -er.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: růžovka — certain Amanita species
  • Esperanto: ruĝiĝanta amanito — certain Amanita species
  • Finnish: rusokärpässieni — certain Amanita species