war paint

/wɔər peɪnt/

Other forms: war paints

Definitions of war paint

1. noun

   adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle
   type of:

   adornment

   a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
2. noun

   full ceremonial regalia
   type of:

   array, raiment, regalia

   especially fine or decorative clothing
3. noun

   cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
   synonyms: make-up, makeup

   types:

   eyebrow pencil

   makeup provided by a cosmetic pencil that is used to darken the eyebrows

   eyeliner

   makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes

   eyeshadow

   makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes

   face powder

   cosmetic powder for the face

   greasepaint

   a greasy substance used as makeup by actors

   kohl

   a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids

   lip-gloss

   makeup that makes the lips shiny

   lip rouge, lipstick

   makeup that is used to color the lips

   mascara

   makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes

   blusher, paint, rouge

   makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

   type of:

   cosmetic

   a toiletry designed to beautify the body