makeup call

noun

A verbal or written request, or a scheduled time, for actors or models to be available for the application of cosmetics, hairstyling, etc. prior to a performance or photography session.

“The model had to rush to get to her 8:30 makeup call.”

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Meanings

nounmakeup call (plural makeup calls)

plural makeup calls

  1. modelingactingA verbal or written request, or a scheduled time, for actors or models to be available for the application of cosmetics, hairstyling, etc. prior to a performance or photography session.

    The model had to rush to get to her 8:30 makeup call.

    1 more example

    The director scheduled the makeup call for 30 minutes before the play started.

  2. hobbiesThe situation where a referee calls out one team in an attempt to make up for a previous call that may have been erroneous.
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APA

makeup call. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/makeup%20call

MLA

“makeup call.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/makeup%20call. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “makeup call,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/makeup%20call.

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