maquillage

noun

ma·​quil·​lage ˌma-kē-ˈyäzh How to pronounce maquillage (audio)
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the aging actress's thick maquillage made her look like a parody of her younger self
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Kudos to the loving motherly and/or grandmotherly custom couture, the fine maquillage, and not least, to her own ferocious, unwavering pride. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Men were equally flamboyant, blurring the boundaries of gender with their crucifixes, nail polish, and ghoulish maquillage, worn incongruously with combat boots and distressed leather jackets. — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024

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Etymology

French

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of maquillage was in 1892

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“Maquillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maquillage. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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