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

Not everything goes exactly to plan, with her beau’s younger sister coloring all over Rodrigo’s face while doing makeovers and Nixon at one point walking in on the singer in her underwear. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2026

Time of Heroes is one of the most conspicuous vehicles for this makeover. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

Verb

Released theatrically by Bleecker Street, the documentary has made over $700,000 at the domestic box office. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026

Bailey said Related Midwest has been looking to make over the site for months, and believes its location could draw fans from across Chicago. — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

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