Makeup - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmeɪkʌp|  American pronunciation of the word makeup
Brit.  |ˈmeɪkʌp|  British pronunciation of the word makeup

noun

- cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance (syn: make-up)
- an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event (syn: make-up)
he missed the test and had to take a makeup
the two teams played a makeup one week later
- the way in which someone or something is composed (syn: composition, constitution, make-up)

Extra examples

His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup.

She put on some makeup before the party.

She applied her makeup lightly.

She's too young to wear makeup.

I didn't recognize him when he was in his theatrical makeup.

I washed my face and applied fresh makeup.

She was wearing sunglasses and heavy makeup.

She checked her makeup in the mirror.

Choose makeup that matches your skin tone.

She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.

According to the latest census, the racial makeup of the town has changed dramatically in the last 50 years.

...the movie star's cortege included her hair stylist, makeup artist, personal assistant, and press agent...

...the wedding guest's thick makeup was garish and unnecessary...

...a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup...

...the toddler delightedly bedaubed herself with her mother's makeup...

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