makeup

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmeɪkʌp/

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Noun

Singular makeup

Plural makeups

1. (countable & uncountable) The makeup of something is what the item contains or made of.

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

2. (countable & uncountable) Makeup is cosmetics that is used to alter the appearance of a person's skin.