makeup

/ˈmeɪkʌp/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: makeups

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An item's composition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành phần của một vật

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mỹ phẩm, chất tạo màu và chất khác áp dụng cho da

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

She is wearing a lot of makeup.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “makeup” mean?

An item's composition.

Is “makeup” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.