facelift
Facelift (noun) means Cosmetic surgery that tightens the skin of the face to reduce wrinkles and signs of ageing. Example: “She had a facelift before her 60th birthday.”
How to use facelift
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surgical tightening of facial skin, or more generally, a refresh/update to make something look newer.
Word forms
facelifted past tense, facelifts plural, facelifts singular
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Etymology
A literal compound of face and lift — the surgical procedure "lifts" sagging facial skin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “facelift” mean?
The word “facelift” means cosmetic surgery that tightens the skin of the face to reduce wrinkles and signs of ageing. In plain terms, a surgical tightening of facial skin, or more generally, a refresh/update to make something look newer.
How do you pronounce “facelift”?
“Facelift” is pronounced FAYS-lihft (/ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ in IPA).
How do you use “facelift” in a sentence?
Here is “facelift” used in a sentence: “She had a facelift before her 60th birthday.”
What part of speech is “facelift”?
“Facelift” is a noun.
How many meanings does “facelift” have?
“Facelift” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cosmetic surgery that tightens the skin of the face to reduce wrinkles and signs of ageing.