makeup
Translation
makeup, cosmetics, composition, constitution
Examples
She wears a lot of makeup.
She wears a lot of makeup.
What is the makeup of the committee?
What is the makeup of the committee?
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) cosmetics applied to the face 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, structure
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to make up', meaning to constitute or to apply cosmetics.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making up' your face with cosmetics, or how different parts 'make up' a whole group.