makeup — cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪkʌp/
Example Sentences
- My cat destroyed my makeup bag and now looks like a clown.
- The makeup of our study group is three procrastinators and one overachiever.
- I need to take a makeup test because I was sick last week.
makeup
NOUN[/ˈmeɪkʌp/]
cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face
Applying cosmetics and makeup products
Wake up and shake up with makeup!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Makeup originated from the combination of the English verb 'make' and the adverb 'up', forming a phrasal verb meaning 'to compose' or 'to construct'. The term later extended semantically from its literal sense of 'putting together' to specifically denote the application of cosmetics to enhance or alter facial appearance.
Breakdown
make (to construct, create) + up (upward, complete) = makeup. The 'up' particle intensifies the verb, suggesting completion or enhancement of the action of making or constructing something, whether literally composing elements or figuratively applying cosmetic products to the face.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat destroyed my makeup bag and now looks like a clown.”
“The makeup of our study group is three procrastinators and one overachiever.”
“I need to take a makeup test because I was sick last week.”
“She never leaves home without her makeup on.”
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