henna
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.
See Examples For:
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
Visitors can get adorned with henna designs or face paint and make flower wreaths, aromatherapy oils and spice blends.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2023
I frame a shot of a woman in niqab, a face covering, decorating Julies freckled arm with intricate designs of henna.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
They both was fair, and each one had hair hennaed auburn-purple and dressed in curls.
From The Verge ● Mar. 1, 2018
With her long, hennaed hair, expressive voice and contagious energy, Manny is clearly the forward thrust of the Bear Creek engine.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2013
The face of the heavily hennaed woman at the veggie burger van visible wrinkles in disgust the moment Hayden Thorpe starts belting out his fruity falsetto.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 6, 2011
Both Newsweek and ABC published pictures of her, and the Newsweek story describes her physically — “her dark hair is hennaed, straightened, and worn flat to her head,” for example.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2011
A video of a woman in orange hijab with plump hennaed hands and lots of jewelry fills the screen.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
Vocabulary lists containing henna
Brown
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
2015 Spelling Bee - Words from Round 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
