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/
Korean meaning: 화장품, 화장
Korean pronunciation: 메이-크업 (강세: 메이)
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

💡 Concept
Applying cosmetics and makeup products

🎵 Rhyme
Wake up and shake up with makeup!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmeɪkʌp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmeɪkʌp/
🌳Etymology
Rootmake
Suffix-up
Origin
make(만들다)와 up(위로)이 합쳐진 복합어로, 원래 '구성하다, 만들어내다'라는 의미에서 '얼굴을 꾸미다'는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
wake upbreak upshake up
wake up
break up
shake up
🔗Collocations
heavy makeup
apply makeup
makeup artist
remove makeup
makeup exam
genetic makeup
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat destroyed my makeup bag and now looks like a clown.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cosmeticscompositionstructureconstitution
Antonyms
naturalbare-faced
Related
lipstickfoundationpowdercosmeticbeauty
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