face|cloth /fe I sklɒθ, [AM ] -klɔːθ/ (facecloths ) also face cloth N‑COUNT A facecloth is the same as a face flannel or washcloth . [mainly BRIT ]
fa ce cream (face creams ) N‑VAR Face cream is a thick substance that you rub into your face in order to keep it soft.
-faced /-fe I st/
1 COMB -faced combines with adjectives to form other adjectives that describe someone's face or expression. □ …a slim, thin-faced man. □ The committee walked out, grim-faced and shocked.
2 → see also ashen-faced , bare-faced , po-faced , poker-faced , red-faced , shamefaced , straight-faced , two-faced
fa ce flan|nel (face flannels ) N‑COUNT A face flannel is a small cloth made of towelling which you use for washing yourself. [BRIT ] in AM, usually use washcloth
face|less /fe I sləs/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you describe someone or something as faceless , you dislike them because they are uninteresting and have no character. [DISAPPROVAL ] □ Ordinary people are at the mercy of faceless bureaucrats.
face|lift /fe I sl I ft/ (facelifts ) also face-lift
1 N‑COUNT [usu sing] If you give a place or thing a facelift , you do something to make it look better or more attractive. □ Nothing gives a room a faster facelift than a coat of paint.
2 N‑COUNT A facelift is an operation in which a surgeon tightens the skin on someone's face in order to make them look younger.
fa ce mask (face masks )
1 N‑COUNT A face mask is a device that you wear over your face, for example to prevent yourself from breathing bad air or from spreading germs, or to protect your face when you are in a dangerous situation.
2 N‑COUNT A face mask is the same as a face pack . [mainly AM ]
fa ce pack (face packs ) N‑COUNT A face pack is a thick substance which you spread on your face, allow to dry for a short time, and then remove, in order to clean your skin thoroughly. [BRIT ] in AM, use face mask
fa ce pow|der (face powders ) N‑VAR Face powder is a very fine soft powder that you can put on your face in order to make it look smoother.
fa ce-saver (face-savers ) N‑COUNT A face-saver is an action or excuse which prevents damage to your reputation or the loss of people's respect for you. [JOURNALISM ]
fa ce-saving ADJ [ADJ n] A face-saving action is one which prevents damage to your reputation or the loss of people's respect for you. □ The decision is a face-saving compromise which will allow the government to remain in office.
fac|et /fæ s I t, -set/ (facets )
1 N‑COUNT A facet of something is a single part or aspect of it. □ [+ of ] The caste system shapes nearly every facet of Indian life.
2 N‑COUNT The facets of a diamond or other precious stone are the flat surfaces that have been cut on its outside.
fa ce-time
1 N‑UNCOUNT Face-time is time that you spend talking directly to someone, rather than talking by phone or email. □ I need some face-time with the minister.
2 N‑UNCOUNT FaceTime is a system that allows you to make video calls on an iPhone or other Apple device. [TRADEMARK ] □ Nice to have FaceTime with the family when I'm away.
fa|cetious /fəsiː ʃəs/ ADJ If you say that someone is being facetious , you are criticizing them because they are making humorous remarks or saying things that they do not mean in a situation where they ought to be serious. [DISAPPROVAL ] □ The woman eyed him coldly. 'Don't be facetious,' she said.
fa ce to fa ce → see face ➊
fa ce va lue
1 N‑SING The face value of things such as coins, paper money, investment documents, or tickets is the amount of money that they are worth, and that is written on them. □ Tickets were selling at twice their face value.
2 PHRASE If you take something at face value , you accept it and believe it without thinking about it very much, even though it might be untrue. □ Statements from the groups involved should not necessarily be taken at face value.
fa|cial /fe I ʃ ə l/ (facials )
1 ADJ [ADJ n] Facial means appearing on or being part of your face. □ Cross didn't answer; his facial expression didn't change. □ I ended up in hospital with facial injuries.
2 N‑COUNT A facial is a beauty treatment for the face.
fa|cie /fe I ʃi/ → see prima facie
fac|ile /fæ sa I l, [AM ] -s ə l/ ADJ If you describe someone's arguments or suggestions as facile , you are criticizing them because their ideas are too simple and indicate a lack of careful, intelligent thinking. [DISAPPROVAL ] □ The subject of racism is admittedly too complex for facile summarization.
fa|cili|tate /fəs I l I te I t/ (facilitates , facilitating , facilitated ) VERB To facilitate an action or process, especially one that you would like to happen, means to make it easier or more likely to happen. □ [V n] The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism. □ [be V -ed] He argued that the economic recovery had been facilitated by his tough stance.
fa|cili|ta|tor /fəs I l I te I tə r / (facilitators ) N‑COUNT A facilitator is a person or organization that helps another one to do or to achieve a particular thing. [FORMAL ]
fa|cil|ity ◆◆◇ /fəs I l I ti/ (facilities )
1 N‑COUNT [usu pl] Facilities are buildings, pieces of equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose. □ What recreational facilities are now available? □ The problem lies in getting patients to a medical facility as soon as possible.