face paint

noun

: colorful makeup for drawing pictures on children's faces

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The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, the camaraderie of being among other adults who left the house in full face paint. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 The white trim on his pants is meant to mimic bone, while his blue calavera face paint coordinates with his suit. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 Boise Mayor Lauren McLean made an appearance, decked out in rainbow sunglasses and face paint. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025 The man was now pointing and laughing at a fellow in face paint with an accordion strapped to his chest who was chasing pigeons around the park. Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for face paint

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“Face paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20paint. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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