facelift

English

/ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/

noun
Definitions
  • plastic Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.
  • (by extension) Any activity undertaken to renew, revamp, update, or improve the appearance of something.

Etymology

Compound from English face (figure, form, shape) + English lift.

Origin

English

lift

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