Powder Compact (Noun)
Meaning
A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She rummaged through her purse for her powder compact to touch up her makeup.
- In the vintage clutch, her grandmother carefully placed a small powder compact and lipstick.
- The new powder compact was a welcome addition to her travel makeup bag.
- Her powder compact fell to the ground, shattering into tiny pieces on the tile floor.
- Each time she reapplied her makeup, she admired the delicate engravings on her antique powder compact.