Greasepaint (Noun)
Meaning
A greasy substance used as makeup by actors.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The smell of greasepaint filled the air as the actors prepared for their performances.
- She wiped off the greasepaint from her face, revealing her natural skin tone.
- The actor's skin was irritated by the heavy greasepaint he wore for the role.
- After years of using greasepaint, the actress developed a skincare routine to combat its effects.
- The old trunk in the attic was filled with vintage makeup, including jars of greasepaint used by her grandmother, a former actress.