epilation
noun
ep·i·la·tion ˌe-pə-ˈlā-shən 
: the loss or removal of hair
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Panasonic's multipurpose epilator can be used on your arms, armpits, legs, and bikini line thanks to its epilation head, shaver, skin-protecting cap guards, and bikini attachment. 
Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2022 And thanks to a massage cap, the epilation process itself is made to feel more comfortable, too. Sarah Han, Allure, 12 July 2022 Yes Unlike tweezers, which pull out individual strands, epilation devices pluck out multiple hairs at once — great for snagging errant hairs between waxes. Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 13 Apr. 2021 For those unfamiliar with the process, epilation conveniently removes hair with a device that lifts strands beneath the skin straight from the root. Isis Briones, Teen Vogue, 3 Apr. 2018
Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2022 And thanks to a massage cap, the epilation process itself is made to feel more comfortable, too. Sarah Han, Allure, 12 July 2022 Yes Unlike tweezers, which pull out individual strands, epilation devices pluck out multiple hairs at once — great for snagging errant hairs between waxes. Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 13 Apr. 2021 For those unfamiliar with the process, epilation conveniently removes hair with a device that lifts strands beneath the skin straight from the root. Isis Briones, Teen Vogue, 3 Apr. 2018 Word History
Etymology
French épilation, from épiler to remove hair, from é- e- + Latin pilus hair — more at pile
First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
epilation
noun
ep·i·la·tion ˌep-ə-ˈlā-shən
: the loss or removal of hair