Looking for the meaning of the word MAKEUP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MAKEUP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Make-up
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmeɪkʌp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance
Short Definition:cosmetics
Examples:- she came downstairs, her face still white under her heavy make-up
- stage make-up
- chief make-up artist
Definition:
the composition or constitution of something
Short Definition:composition of something
Examples:- ozone damages the cellular make-up of plants and trees
Definition:
the arrangement of text, illustrations, etc. on a printed page
Short Definition:arrangement of type on page
Examples:- page make-up
Definition:
a supplementary test or assignment given to a student who missed or failed the original one
Short Definition:test given to student
Examples:- I would have flunked the course but she let me write a make-up
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