# facelift

/ˈfeɪˌsɫɪft/ (US) · /fˈeɪslɪft/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/facelift
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a major change or improvement to something that makes it look or feel new. It can also mean a surgical procedure to make a person's face look younger.

For teachers: a significant improvement or renovation that restores a sense of newness or modernity to an object or system. In a medical context, it refers to a cosmetic surgical procedure to rejuvenate the facial appearance.

## Examples

- The hotel got a complete facelift last year.
- After the software update, the user interface received a much-needed facelift to match modern design standards.
- The aging infrastructure of the city's downtown required a comprehensive facelift to attract younger residents and stimulate economic growth in the historic district.

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