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Definition of facelift

facelift

/ˈfeɪs.lɪft/
face · lift
Plural:facelifts
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Past Simple:facelifted
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Past Participle:facelifted
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Present Participle:facelifting
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facelift Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A renovation, restyling, or modernization intended to improve the appearance or functionality of a building, vehicle, website, or organization.

Example

"The historic theater received a much-needed facelift before the start of the autumn season."

2

A cosmetic surgical procedure performed to tighten facial skin and remove wrinkles in order to create a more youthful appearance.

Example

"The patient consulted a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the recovery time for a facelift."

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• verb

1

To renovate, restyle, or modernize the exterior appearance of something, such as a building or automobile.

Example

"The automaker decided to facelift its flagship sedan with a redesigned grille and updated headlights."

2

To perform cosmetic surgery on a person's face to tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles.

Example

"The clinic uses minimally invasive techniques to facelift aging skin without extensive scarring."

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• Nearby Words

facedown
faceless
facelessness
facelift
facemask
faceoff
facepaint

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1930s as a compound of 'face' and 'lift', originally derived by back-formation from the surgical term 'face-lifting'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Facelift. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/facelift
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