noun
Uncommon
makeover
MAYK-ohv
Makeover (noun) means a complete change to someone's or something's appearance or style. Example: “The old kitchen got a full makeover before the sale.”
noun
1
A complete change to someone's or something's appearance or style.
"This room is a mess; it needs a makeover."
"The old kitchen got a full makeover before the sale."
"She treated herself to a makeover before the wedding."
How to use makeover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dramatic transformation, usually of how something looks.
Common pairings
home makeover
total makeover
get a makeover
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- Plural
- makeovers
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What does “makeover” mean?
The word “makeover” means a complete change to someone's or something's appearance or style. In plain terms, a dramatic transformation, usually of how something looks.
How do you pronounce “makeover”?
“Makeover” is pronounced MAYK-ohv (/ˈmeɪkˌoʊvɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “makeover” in a sentence?
Here is “makeover” used in a sentence: “The old kitchen got a full makeover before the sale.”
What is the opposite of “makeover”?
The opposite of “makeover” — its antonyms — is makeunder.
What part of speech is “makeover”?
“Makeover” is a noun.
Is “makeover” a common word?
“Makeover” is an uncommon word in modern English.
