makeup
/ˈmeɪkʌp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: makeups
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An item's composition.
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
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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.