face-lift
or face·lift
[ feys-lift ]
/ ˈfeɪsˌlɪft /
noun
Also face lifting, face·lift·ing.
plastic surgery on the face for elevating sagging tissues and eliminating wrinkles and other signs of age; rhytidectomy.
a renovation or restyling, as of a room or building, intended to give an attractive, more up-to-date appearance.
verb (used with object)
to perform a face-lift upon.
to renovate or restyle in order to give a fresher, more modern appearance: Our old offices have been face-lifted with new furniture, rugs, and plants.
Origin of face-lift
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Words nearby face-lift
face-ache,
face-bow,
face-centered,
face-centred,
face-harden,
face-lift,
face-nail,
face-off,
face-plant,
face-saver,
face-saving
British Dictionary definitions for face-lift
face-lift
noun
a cosmetic surgical operation for tightening sagging skin and smoothing unwanted wrinkles on the face
any improvement or renovation, as of a building, etc
verb
(tr)
to improve the appearance of, as by a face-lift
Medical definitions for face-lift
face-lift
[ fās′lĭft′ ]
n.
Plastic surgery to remove facial wrinkles, sagging skin, fat deposits, or other visible signs of aging for cosmetic purposes.
rhytidectomy rhytidoplasty