rouge

[US]/ruːʒ/
[UK]/ruʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. red cosmetic used for coloring the cheeks or lips

Phrases & Collocations

moulin rouge

khmer rouge

baton rouge

Example Sentences

She applied rouge to her cheeks before going out.

The actress wore a vibrant rouge lipstick for the red carpet event.

Rouge is commonly used to add color to the cheeks.

Her cheeks were glowing with a touch of rouge.

The makeup artist carefully applied rouge to enhance the model's features.

Rouge can be used to create a more youthful appearance.

She prefers a subtle rouge for a natural look.

The vintage style called for bold rouge on the lips.

Rouge has been a staple in makeup routines for centuries.

A touch of rouge can brighten up the complexion.

Real-world Examples

Try putting a little rouge on 'em.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

Whereabouts are you going to put the rouge?

Source: British Vintage Makeup Tutorial

Moving on down the face, let's talk about colour and cream rouge.

Source: British Vintage Makeup Tutorial

Her thin cheeks were very faintly rouged and her mouth was painted with discretion.

Source: Blade (Part 1)

She looked in the glass; she was very pale and she put on some rouge.

Source: Veil

All the year around, the rouble he earned couldn't afford him any expensive rouge.

Source: Pan Pan

The embalmer had rouged his cheeks and reddened his lips.

Source: Blade (Part Two)

Try a darker shade of lip rouge.

Source: Boardwalk Empire Season 3

Satine wears a pale, powdered face with painted lips, rouged cheeks and dark eye-makeup.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

You're looking pale. Is there a shortage of rouge?

Source: movie

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