makeover

/ˌmeɪˈkoʊvər/
/ˈmeɪkəʊvə/
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Other forms: makeovers

Definitions of makeover
  1. noun
    a complete reconstruction and renovation of something
    “the blighted neighborhood underwent a total makeover”
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    type of:
    reconstruction
    the activity of constructing something again
  2. noun
    an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
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    type of:
    beauty treatment
    enhancement of someone's personal beauty
Pronunciation
US
/ˌmeɪˈkoʊvər/
UK
/ˈmeɪkəʊvə/
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