"makeup" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmeɪkʌp/ Audio: en-us-makeup.ogg [US] Forms: makeup [singular], makeups [plural]
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  1. The makeup of something is what the item contains or made of.
    Sense id: simple-makeup-en-noun-NGXNt0QZ
  2. Makeup is cosmetics that is used to alter the appearance of a person's skin.
    Sense id: simple-makeup-en-noun-MSb9OYlH
     
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