makeup

make-up · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    The composition or constitution of something; the way in which something is composed or arranged.

  3. 3.

    (Attributive) A test or assignment given to a student who missed the original.

Phrases & expressions

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    makeup artist — a professional who applies cosmetics, especially in film or theater
  • •
    makeup bag — a small bag used to carry cosmetics
  • •
    makeup call — in film/theater, the scheduled time for actors to have makeup applied
  • •
    heavy makeup — a lot of cosmetics on the face

Related words

See also: appearance, composition, cosmetics
Synonyms: composition, constitution, cosmetics

Etymology

From English compound of make + up, referring to the act of making up or composing. The cosmetic sense emerged in the 19th century from theatrical usage.