Makeup Meaning and Definition

Word: Makeup

How to pronounce: ˈmeɪkʌp

Noun

Definitions:

1. Cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance.

Example sentences: "She came downstairs, her face still white under her heavy makeup"

2. The composition or constitution of something.

Example sentences: "Studying the makeup of ocean sediments"

3. The arrangement of type, illustrations, etc., on a printed page.

Example sentences: "Page makeup"

4. A supplementary test or assignment given to a student who missed or failed the original one.

Example sentences: "Tony has a makeup exam"

Synonyms:

grease paint

cosmetic

maquillage

cosmetics

paint

make up

composition

layout

pattern

constitution

Derivations:

make

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Makeup in Other Languages...

Spanish: Maquillaje

German: Make

French: Maquillage

Italian: Trucco

Turkish: Makyaj