maquillage

Etymology

Borrowed from French maquillage.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /makɪˈ(j)ɑːʒ/

Noun

maquillage (usually uncountable, plural maquillages)

1. Makeup, cosmetics, or its application, especially in theatrical or excessive use. [from 19th c.]
   • 2011, Tim Blanning, "The reinvention of the night", Times Literary Supplement, 21 Sep 2011:

     The ladies of his court – and plenty of the men too – adapted their maquillage to take advantage of artificial lighting to draw attention to their rosy cheeks, white bosoms, jet black eyebrows and scarlet lips.

Etymology

Borrowed from French maquillage.

Pronunciation

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Noun

maquillage m (plural maquillages, diminutive maquillagetje n)

1. (Belgium) makeup.
   • 2014 March 13, Elisabeth Baeten, "SHOP. Top make-up store komt naar Leuven", Het Nieuwsblad.

     In een M.A.C.-shop kan je niet alleen de beste make-up producten kopen, maar je kan er ook terecht voor professioneel advies en maquillage.

Etymology

maquiller +‎ -age

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.ki.jaʒ/

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Noun

maquillage m (plural maquillages)

1. makeup

Further reading

• “maquillage” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Etymology

Borrowed from French maquillage.

Noun

maquillage m (invariable)

1. maquillage

   Synonym: trucco