makeover

Everyday

1. A big change to how a person looks, with new clothes, hair or make-up. tree →
2. A big change to make a room, building or place look better. tree →
3. (informal) Any change that makes something new and better: «The team needs a makeover». tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and TV shows makeovers change bedrooms, gardens and people. In stories a makeover often shows a character changing on the outside, while the lesson is that what matters is inside. Phrases: «give something a makeover», «a bedroom makeover», «a complete makeover».

Examples

• We gave my bedroom a makeover with new paint. tree →
• The old library got a makeover and now looks amazing. tree →
• On the show, a family got a garden makeover. tree →
• My sister did a makeover on Grandma's hair. tree →
• The website needs a makeover. tree →
• After the makeover, the classroom was bright and colourful. tree →

Note

One word, countable. Verb phrase: «make over» (two words): «They made over the kitchen».