Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for henna. Search instead for henn.
Definitions

henna

[hen-uh] / ˈhɛn ə /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Light-up toys flashed in every kid’s hands and fireworks exploded overhead while henna artists inked swirling patterns onto excited patrons.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2025

A woman with henna tattoos prays during the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration and open air prayer service at the Pierce College stadium in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Researchers used lawsone, a red-orange compound found in henna leaves that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to boost the performance of cotton.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024

They were returning home from a Somali mall where they had henna applied in preparation for a friend’s wedding scheduled for the next day when their car was struck.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

We draped her in bangles and necklaces and painted her face with makeup and her hands with henna.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




Vocabulary lists containing henna


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "henna" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com