bronzer

Etymology 1

bronze (“to tan skin”) + -er (agent noun suffix)

noun

  1. A cosmetic product intended to give the skin a temporary bronzed colour resembling a suntan.
    Bronzers, you see, contain alcohol, which can't help but be drying to the skin. 1981, Mario Badescu, Mario Badescu's Skin Care Program for Men
    Some men were turning up with their faces covered with "bronzers" that made them look jaundiced, mottled terra cotta, or muddy brown. 1984, Toni Stabile, Everything you want to know about cosmetics

Etymology 2

bronze + -er (comparative suffix)

adj

  1. (rare) comparative form of bronze: more bronze

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