face paint

noun

: colorful makeup for drawing pictures on children's faces

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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean made an appearance, decked out in rainbow sunglasses and face paint. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025 The general laid-back and creative atmosphere of New Orleans extends to the tailgating culture, and green game-day outfits and accessories—like face paint, temporary tattoos, extra sparkles—are a way to show school pride in a fun, original way. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 There also will be a Kids Zone with face paint, tattoos, balloons and trapeze performances. Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025 For her celebration, Sienna wore green face paint and an all-black outfit paired with round glasses, as worn by Elphaba Thropp. Charna Flam, People.com, 15 July 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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