greasepaint
Definitions
A type of heavy, oil-based makeup used by actors for stage performances.
The theatrical profession or the world of acting.
Examples
The clown spent hours applying thick greasepaint to his face before the circus performance began.
The smell of greasepaint and sawdust always brought back fond memories of his days as a traveling performer.
She wiped away the remnants of the greasepaint with a soft cloth after the final curtain call.
Synonyms
makeup cosmetics theatrical makeup pancake paint stage makeup face paint