makeup Meaning & Definition
What Does Makeup Mean?
As a noun, makeup means An item's composition. It can also mean Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance. As a verb, it means Alternative form of make up (“ to put makeup on (someone or something)”).
Makeup at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmeɪkʌp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | composition, make-up and war paint |
| Plural | makeups |
| Verb forms | makeups, makeuping, makeuped |
Makeup Definition (Noun)
- An item's composition.
To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.
- Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
She is wearing a lot of makeup.
- Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
- A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.
- In a NIMCRUT, an amount distributed from the trust's income in subsequent years to make up for a present shortfall.
Makeup as a Verb
- Alternative form of make up (“ to put makeup on (someone or something)”).
Synonyms of Makeup
Makeup synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Makeup
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Makeup in a Sentence
To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.
She is wearing a lot of makeup.
Word Forms & Grammar
makeup (usually uncountable, plural makeups)
makeup (third-person singular simple present makeups, present participle makeuping or makeupping, simple past and past participle makeuped or makeupped)
Words That Rhyme With Makeup
Origin of Makeup
Deverbal from make up. Noun sense 2 is a semantic loan from French maquillage, from maquiller (“to make up, fabricate”).
How Do You Say Makeup?
The standard pronunciation of makeup is //ˈmeɪkʌp//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Makeup
Is makeup a noun or a verb?
Makeup is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for makeup?
You can replace makeup with words such as composition, make-up and war paint. See the full list of makeup synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of makeup?
The plural of makeup is makeups.
What is the past tense of makeup?
The past tense of makeup is makeuped. The present participle is makeuping.