makeover

[ meyk-oh-ver ]

noun

1. a remodeling; renovation; restoration:

   The old house needs a complete makeover.

2. a thorough course of beauty and cosmetic treatments:

   Assistants spent four hours on the actress's makeover in preparation for the awards ceremony.

3. a change made in one’s life or lifestyle:

   Does your career or marriage need a makeover?

Word History and Origins

Origin of makeover¹

First recorded in 1925–30; noun use of verb phrase make over

Example Sentences

“And the guys. That was the other thing. I didn’t want to go through this whole makeover and learn how to play with different guys of a different generation.”

From Los Angeles Times

The developer then launched a $50-million makeover of the property, built in 1947 and designated a historic landmark in Santa Monica, to turn it into a destination office project supported by restaurants or stores.

From Los Angeles Times

Cher Horowitz has brought her life of Beverly Hills high fashion, friendship and matchmaking to London's West End, as classic 1990s teen film Clueless has been given a musical makeover.

From BBC

Clippers Foundation said it plans to fund a makeover of the park’s gym and basketball courts.

From Los Angeles Times

And if anyone can turn the Quakes around quickly it’s Arena, who has performed more makeovers than a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• refashioning
• remodeling
• renovation
• reshaping
• restoration