whitener

noun
UK: /ˈwaɪtnər/
US: /ˈwaɪtnər/

  1. A substance, often a powder or liquid, that is added to coffee, tea, or other beverages to make them lighter in color and creamier in texture.

    1. I added some whitener to my coffee this morning.
    2. She prefers her tea with a splash of milk rather than a powdered whitener.

Synonyms

bleach lightener
whitener noun

  1. A substance used to make something whiter or lighter in color, such as in laundry or teeth.

    1. This detergent includes a special whitener.
    2. The dentist recommended a toothpaste with a gentle whitener to brighten my smile.
whitener verb

  1. To apply a substance to something in order to make it whiter.

    1. She used bleach to whitener the old clothes.
    2. They will whitener the fence when the weather allows it to properly dry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "whitener" is /ˈwaɪtnər/ in British English and /ˈwaɪtnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whitener": bleach, lightener.

Example usage of "whitener": "I added some whitener to my coffee this morning.". More examples on the page.