English Explanatory Dictionary

greasepaint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡriːs.peɪnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-greasepaint.wav

Word forms

greasepaint greasepaints grease paint grease-paint

Etymology

From grease + paint.

Derived words

greasepainted
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