Definitions

1. noun

a reddish-brown cosmetic powder used to color the cheeks, lips, or eyelids

“She applied a light dusting of rouge to her cheeks.”

2. noun

a type of red or reddish-brown soil or rock

“The geologist examined the rouge deposits in the nearby quarry.”

3. verb

to make or become red or reddish-brown, especially in the face

“She blushed and her face rouged with embarrassment.”

4. verb

to add color or a reddish tint to (something)

“The painter rouged the sunset in her watercolor painting.”

5. adjective

reddish-brown in color

“The rouge stones were prized for their beauty and rarity.”