makeover
/ˈmeɪkˌoʊvɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.47 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A major change in the use of something, or in the appearance of something or someone; a radical transformation.
Example Sentences
- "This room is a mess; it needs a makeover."
- "There was no furniture or carpet to speak of. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls and there was a smell of damp everywhere. It was as if they were living like squatters in their own flat. However, this was no time for a makeover, even a fifteen-minute one like on TV[…]."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈmeɪkˌoʊvɚ/