Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

makeup

[meyk-uhp] / ˈmeɪkˌʌp /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The former couple met on the set of Zack Snyder’s film “Rebel Moon,” where Pasqual worked as a background actor and Shehorn worked as a makeup artist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

His voice was “raspy” and his face, even in television-ready makeup, looked “strangely monochromatic.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Russian embassy in France said it had requested information about the makeup of the crew.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I knew I've always wanted to go into makeup.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Mom and Dad said. And”—her eyes lit up a little bit—“they want to put makeup on you.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




Vocabulary lists containing makeup


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "makeup" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com