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makeup

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup means: Products you put on your face to change its appearance, such as lipstick or powder.

noun

FACE COSMETICSA2

Products you put on your face to change its appearance, such as lipstick or powder.

  • She rarely wears makeup.
  • I forgot to remove my makeup before bed.
  • This shop sells brushes for applying makeup.

Similar words: cosmetics

Common phrases: wear makeup, put on makeup, remove makeup

WHAT SOMETHING CONTAINSB2

The parts, substances, or qualities that together form something.

  • We studied the chemical makeup of the soil.
  • The team’s makeup has changed this year.
  • Experiences can influence a person’s emotional makeup.

How to use it: the makeup of something (The survey examined the makeup of the local population.)

Similar words: composition, constitution

Common phrases: genetic makeup, chemical makeup, makeup of something

Questions about makeup

What does makeup mean?

Products you put on your face to change its appearance, such as lipstick or powder.

What is makeup in other languages?

Türkçe: makyaj · Español: maquillaje · Français: maquillage · Deutsch: Make-up · Italiano: trucco · 日本語: 化粧品

How do you pronounce makeup?

It is pronounced /ˈmeɪkʌp/.

How do you use makeup in a sentence?

She rarely wears makeup. I forgot to remove my makeup before bed.

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