greasepaint

noun

grease·​paint ˈgrēs-ˌpānt How to pronounce greasepaint (audio)
1
: a melted tallow or grease used in theater makeup
2
: theater makeup

Examples of greasepaint in a Sentence

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Every character gets metaphorically slimed with backstage greasepaint. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 July 2024 For a while, Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa forms a connection with Praetorian Jack (Tom Burke), a road warrior whose main lesson to her seems to be to wear blue greasepaint on their foreheads. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 May 2024 The greasepaint rockers were slated to kick off the U.K. portion of the outing on June 3 at Home Park Stadium in Plymouth, but on Tuesday the venue announced that the show has been canceled. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 May 2023 The intoxicating smell of the greasepaint? Graham Techler, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for greasepaint 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of greasepaint was in 1886

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“Greasepaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasepaint. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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greasepaint

noun
grease·​paint ˈgrē-ˌspānt How to pronounce greasepaint (audio)
: theatrical makeup

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