makeup
Translation
makeup, cosmetics, composition, constitution
Examples
She wears a lot of makeup.
She wears a lot of makeup.
What is the genetic makeup of this population?
What is the genetic makeup of this population?
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) cosmetics She wears a lot of makeup.
the makeup of ((sth.)) the composition of (sth.) What is the makeup of the team?
Similar Words
Synonyms: cosmetics, composition; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to make up', meaning to constitute or put together.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making up' your face with cosmetics, or how something is 'made up' of different parts.