applicator

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈæplɪkeɪtər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈæplɪˌkeɪtɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ap′li kā′tər)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ap•pli•ca•tor /ˈæplɪˌkeɪtɚ/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. a simple device for applying medication, cosmetics, or other substances.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
ap•pli•ca•tor  (ap′li kā′tər),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a simple device, as a rod, spatula, or the like, for applying medication, cosmetics, glue, or any other substance not usually touched with the fingers.
  • applicate (see applicative) + -or2 1650–60

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
applicator / ˈæplɪˌkeɪtə/
  1. a device, such as a spatula or rod, for applying a medicine, glue, etc
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