MAKEUP


Meaning of MAKEUP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmā-ˌkəp ]

noun

Date: 1821

1.

a. : the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition

b. : physical, mental, and moral constitution

2.

a. : the operation of making up especially pages for printing

b. : design or layout of printed matter

3.

a.

(1) : cosmetics used to color and beautify the face

(2) : a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body

b. : materials (as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play)

4. : replacement ; specifically : material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up

makeup water

5. : something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency

a makeup exam

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.