Meaning of the word greasepaint in English

What does greasepaint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

greasepaint

US /ˈɡriːs.peɪnt/
UK /ˈɡriːs.peɪnt/
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Noun

a theatrical make-up in the form of a stick or cream, used by actors

Example:
The clown applied thick layers of greasepaint to his face.
Her face was covered in white greasepaint for the mime performance.