1. a device that uses compressed air to spray paint or other liquids in a fine mist

1. to paint or decorate using an airbrush
2. to remove or conceal flaws in a photograph using digital editing
3. to present something in an unrealistically perfect way by removing negative aspects
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The artist used an airbrush to create smooth color gradients.
• She decided to airbrush the car with metallic paint.
• The magazine airbrushed the model’s skin to remove blemishes.
• The photographer spent hours airbrushing the wedding photos.
• Critics accused the documentary of airbrushing the politician’s controversial past.
• He learned to airbrush custom designs on motorcycles.
• The company airbrushed their safety record in the annual report.