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relaxer

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any agent that produces relaxation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Music is a good relaxer.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A cream or lotion that loosens curls in the hair to aid straightening.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cosmetics, lifestyle

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A person who relaxes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

any agent that produces relaxation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • music is a good relaxer

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

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Broader terms: agent

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English relax Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English relaxer From relax + -er.