English · Word Candidate

rouge

/ˈɹuːʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rouges · rouging · rouged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of a reddish pink colour.

Adjective

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Red or pink makeup to add colour to the cheeks; blusher.

Noun

Examples

Before we could embark on the details of his mother's health we were joined by a fair, plump woman of indefinite age, who had once been—and at moments still was—very pretty. She wore a simple black silk dress, perhaps in deference to Tilly's death, though the note of mourning was jarred by flamboyan

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 3

Meaning · English

Any reddish pink colour.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To apply rouge (makeup).

Verb

Examples

She rouged her face before setting out for the party.

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 “rouge” mean?

Of a reddish pink colour.

Is “rouge” formal or informal?

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