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TOEFL BNC: 8799 COCA: 7917

contour
contour /ˈkɑːnˌtuɚ/ noun
plural contours
contour
/ˈkɑːnˌtuɚ/
noun
plural contours
Learner's definition of CONTOUR
[count]
: the outline or outer edge of something外形；轮廓
TOEFL BNC: 8799 COCA: 7917

contour

1 of 3

noun

con·​tour ˈkän-ˌtu̇r How to pronounce contour (audio)
1
: an outline especially of a curving or irregular figure : shape
the sleek contours of the car
The map shows the contour of the coastline.
also : the line representing this outline
2
: the general form or structure of something : characteristic
—often used in plural
the contours of a melody… the contours of political and social theories. James G. Paradis
3
: a usually meaningful change in intonation in speech

contour

2 of 3

adjective

1
: following contour lines or forming furrows or ridges along them
contour flooding
contour farming
2
: made to fit the contour of something
a contour couch
contour sheets

contour

3 of 3

verb

contoured; contouring; contours

transitive verb

1
a
: to shape the contour of
b
: to shape so as to fit contours
2
: to construct (something, such as a road) in conformity to a contour

Synonyms

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for contour

outline, contour, profile, silhouette mean the line that bounds and gives form to something.

outline applies to a line marking the outer limits or edges of a body or mass.

traced the outline of his hand

contour stresses the quality of an outline or a bounding surface as being smooth, jagged, curving, or sharply angled.

a car with flowing contours

profile suggests a varied and sharply defined outline against a lighter background.

a portrait of her face in profile

silhouette suggests a shape especially of a head or figure with all detail blacked out in shadow leaving only the outline clearly defined.

photograph in silhouette against a bright sky

Example Sentences

Noun He loved the sleek contours of the car. The map showed the contour of the coastline.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Foam mattresses offer pressure relief and contour to the shape of your body, while innerspring and metal coils have a firmer and bouncy feel. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 They can be injected into the face jawline and chin area to help alleviate an array of patient concerns, including a more 'taut' appearance in the area and enhanced definition or contour. Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 25 Aug. 2022 The 828 hp coupe gives modern contour to both a 75-year legacy and one of racing’s great revenge stories, all in the nose-thumbing, iconoclastic style for which Ferrari is famous. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022 Best Skin Ever Concealer also delivers full coverage and offers multi-use with the ability to conceal, spot correct blemishes and contour without caking or drying the skin. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 It's made with a specific contour that offers the perfect combination of orthopedic support and plushness. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 7 May 2022 To apply bronzer, use a tapered contour brush and a powder formula that's not too warm or red-toned like Dedivanovic's Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Bronzer. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2021 Using apparel industry techniques and materials, Under Armour is playing with contour and geometry to surround the heel for a secure and comfortable hold. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 26 June 2020 In 1994, the Tokyo brand Ikegami developed dual skin contour, which could balance the color of two different skin tones in a frame. Aditi Shrikant, NBC News, 14 July 2022
Adjective
Several of the body-positive lingerie label’s bestselling styles — including its Leakproof underwear and WingWoman contour bra — will be available in five different shades. Truc Nguyen, refinery29.com, 20 May 2020
Verb
For a long time, we were left with warm, orangey colors to contour with. ELLE, 23 June 2022 So Greg built a frame stiff enough to transfer the load from shoulder straps to a hip belt like an external frame pack, but flexible enough to contour to the body and flex with the hips and torso while climbing. Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012 The sandals' secret to their premium arch support lies in their lightweight EVA soles, which flex and contour to the unique shape of your feet. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2022 Pencils to fill in my recovering '90s eyebrows, powders to contour my face for Zooms, creams to brighten spots. Johnson Lui, Allure, 24 May 2022 The Elite Hybrid features five targeted zones with different firmness levels to contour to your body, providing extra support where your body needs it. Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 20 May 2022 Reid prefers not to contour, instead creating a sculpted wash of color with a Westman Atelier blush and Huda Beauty bronzer. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2022 What it's made of: The all-foam model has layers with varying firmness levels throughout, but the top layer is softest to help contour to the shape of your body. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 27 Apr. 2022 Whereas a mattress with an innerspring layer is built for overall firmness and support, a pocket coil mattress will contour to your body's shape in order to provide further pressure relief. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Italian contorno, from contornare to round off, from Medieval Latin, to turn around, from Latin com- + tornare to turn on a lathe — more at turn entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of contour was in 1662

Phrases Containing contour
TOEFL BNC: 8799 COCA: 7917

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