makeover

1 of 2

noun

make·​over ˈmāk-ˌō-vər 

plural makeovers

: an act or instance of making over

a makeover of the tax system

especially : a changing of a person's appearance (as by the use of cosmetics or a different hairstyle)

The contest winner gets a professional makeover and photoshoot.

make over

2 of 2

verb

made over; making over; makes over

transitive verb

1

: to transfer the title of (property)

2

a

: remake, remodel, redesign

made the whole house over

b

: reform sense 1

Synonyms of makeover

Verb

• transform
• convert

Examples of makeover in a Sentence

Noun

The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a glamorous star.

They gave their advertising a total makeover to improve their corporate image.

Verb

the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center

made the deed over to his daughter

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Throughout the holiday season, some of Kennebunkport’s best bars and restaurants undergo a merry makeover to celebrate. —Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

But that pair isn’t the only upcoming Three Stripes release that’s getting the ritzy makeover. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025

Verb

The team seems to have a relatively low ceiling after some major changes were made over the last couple of years, and now Morant could be on the move. —Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025

The driver of the car refused to comply with demands made over a PA speaker. —Jillian Ellison, IndyStar, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1888, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for makeover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• moreover
• passover
• pullover

Kids Definition

make over

verb

1

: to transfer the title of

made the estate over to his sister

2

: remake, remodel

made the whole house over

3

: reform entry 1 sense 1