face paint

noun

: colorful makeup for drawing pictures on children's faces

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While the 48-year-old actor was sporting a skeleton costume, complete with face paint, Matthews was decked out in a black wig and blue jumpsuit, reminiscent of Perry's outfit during her excursion to space. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025 Leotards, animal ears and face paint have replaced sexy costumes, high heels and fishnet stockings. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025 The run/walk will go through the historic Holy Cross Cemetery and Woodmere Cemetery and will feature a community ofrenda; entertainment; vendors; traditional face paint, flowers and attire and refreshments. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025 Wear neutral clothes underneath, and use face paint or markers to draw a digital mouth or screen for an instant retro robot. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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