Meaning of the word mousse in English
What does mousse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mousse
US /muːs/
UK /muːs/
Noun
1.
a light, airy dessert made with whipped cream or egg whites, typically flavored with chocolate, fruit, or other ingredients
Example:
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She ordered a rich chocolate mousse for dessert.
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The strawberry mousse was light and refreshing.
2.
a foamy, often scented, preparation used for styling hair or for shaving
Example:
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Apply a small amount of hair mousse to damp hair before styling.
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He used shaving mousse for a smooth shave.
Verb
1.
to apply mousse to (hair)
Example:
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She likes to mousse her hair for extra volume.
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He carefully moussed his beard before trimming it.
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