1
: any of various cosmetics for coloring the cheeks or lips red
2
: a red powder consisting essentially of ferric oxide used in polishing glass, metal, or gems and as a pigment
rouged; rouging
: to use rouge
Examples of rouge in a Sentence
Noun
She was wearing too much rouge.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Known for her dramatic rouge against a fair complexion, white hair piled high on top of her head, and signature beauty marks, Marie Antoinette’s regal look has served as beauty inspiration for centuries.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Now, enough rambling and more rouging—below, our editors (and a few makeup artists) chat all things powder blush, including application tips and favorite products.
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Noun
The designer sees couture as the foundation and fil rouge of the brand.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Known for her dramatic rouge against a fair complexion, white hair piled high on top of her head, and signature beauty marks, Marie Antoinette’s regal look has served as beauty inspiration for centuries.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a completely different genre and with a more traditional archival film approach, Sous la menace des Khmers rouges, la chute de l’ambassade de France fascinated me.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Now, enough rambling and more rouging—below, our editors (and a few makeup artists) chat all things powder blush, including application tips and favorite products.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouge. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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rouge
1 of 2 noun
ˈrüzh 
especially Southern ˈrüj
1
: a cosmetic used to give a red color to the cheeks or lips
2
: a red powder consisting essentially of ferric oxide used for polishing (as glass or metal)
rouge
2 of 2 verb
rouged; rouging
: to put rouge on
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