CEFR B1

war paint

noun

Meaning

A type of paint, often brightly colored, used by some indigenous peoples, especially Native Americans, to decorate their faces and bodies before going into battle or for ceremonies.

Examples

The Cheyenne warriors were known for their elaborate war paint.
He carefully applied the red and yellow war paint to his cheeks.

Synonyms: body art, face paint, cosmetics

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war paint (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːr ˌpeɪnt/

Definition

A type of paint, often brightly colored, used by some indigenous peoples, especially Native Americans, to decorate their faces and bodies before going into battle or for ceremonies.

Examples

The Cheyenne warriors were known for their elaborate war paint.
He carefully applied the red and yellow war paint to his cheeks.
The museum displayed artifacts, including a headdress and a pot of dried war paint.

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