Definitions for makeup

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makeup make·up

Spelling: [meyk-uhp]

IPA: /ˈmeɪkˌʌp/

Makeup is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 74 anagrams from letters in makeup (aekmpu).

Definitions for makeup

noun

1. facial cosmetics, as eye shadow or lipstick.
2. cosmetics used on other parts of the body, as to cover birthmarks.
3. the application of cosmetics.
4. the ensemble or effect created by such application:
5. the total ensemble of cosmetics, wigs, costumes, etc., used by an actor or other performer.
6. the manner of being made up or put together; composition:
7. physical or mental constitution:
8. the art, technique, or process of arranging or laying out, as pages in a publication.
9. the appearance of a page, book, newspaper, or the like, resulting from the arrangement and the variation in size and style of the printed elements:
10. Printing. the arrangement of set type, cuts, etc., into columns or pages.
11. an examination, assignment, or the like, given to offset a student's previous absence or failure.
12. an amount owed; balance.

Origin of makeup

First recorded in 1805-15; noun use of verb phrase make up

Examples for makeup

Hair and makeup have evolved stylistically along with the clothes we wear.

Storage containers hold a treasure trove of mascara, lipstick, blush, and other makeup.

We shall reflect the compassion that is so much a part of your makeup.

He got up and made to leave when I noticed that my makeup compact was gone.

He could play Scrooge in Christmas Carol without any makeup at all.

Her daughter, Elaina, 24, a trained costume designer and makeup artist, helps out by sewing clothes.

Learn the art of costuming yourself for your part, and learn the art of makeup.

We must cultivate kindness, if there is little of it in our makeup.

How have hair and makeup styles for women evolved over the last century?

Her services include a makeup session for a night out for $50.