makeover

1 of 2

noun

make·​over ˈmāk-ˌō-vər How to pronounce makeover (audio)
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

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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

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
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Noun
Have some stars and stripes with your shake Steak ’n Shake can only hope its makeover goes better than Cracker Barrel’s. Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025 The Eternal City’s historic Cinema Europa, which had been shut down during the pandemic, will get a makeover and become a space open to education, research and the promotion of national film heritage. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025 When Harry Met Sally was a critical and commercial success, making over $90 million. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for makeover

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1888, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of makeover was in 1546

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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeover. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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

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