Word of the Day: Maquillage

Can you pronounce maquillage?

Saturday, August 17, 2024

noun 1. Makeup; cosmetics. "Andrea watched YouTube videos to learn new techniques for her maquillage." "Theater performers usually wear thick layers of maquillage to ensure the audience can see their features." "I've been practicing a new maquillage style inspired by Japanese anime." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, late 19th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Maquillage" comes directly from the French "maquillage," meaning "makeup." The verb "maquiller," meaning "to apply makeup to one's face," entered English through theatrical vernacular in the 1840s, and "maquillage" was recorded shortly after, in the 1850s... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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