What does ROUGE mean?

Here is the requested information about the word "rouge": rouge

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• (Noun) A red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips.
• (Verb) To apply rouge to (ones face or lips).

Pronunciations:

• US: /ruʒ/
• UK: /ruːʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "rouge" comes from the French word for "red". It was first used in English in the 18th century to refer to a red cosmetic used to color the cheeks or lips. The verb form of "rouge" was first recorded in the early 19th century.

Synonyms:

• (Noun) Blush, lipstick, makeup
• (Verb) Color, tint, paint

Related Words:

• Anger
• Blush
• Color
• Paint
• Wedge

Example Sentences:

• She applied a small amount of rouge to her cheeks before leaving the house.
• The actress was known for her bright red lips, which she achieved by using a lot of rouge.
• He watched as his wife carefully rouged her lips in the mirror.
• The sky was painted with rouge hues as the sun set over the horizon.