Linguists noted that make-shift appears as a noun in several 19th-century newspapers.

They sheltered under a make-shift canopy until the storm passed.

Several local chefs hope their charity dinner will make the news and attract more volunteers.

He tried to make a monkey of me in front of my colleagues, but I calmly corrected him.

After the move, she gave her small living room a complete make-over to brighten the space.

The kids often make faces when the teacher isn't looking.

After the flood, they took refuge in a make shift shelter by the highway.

The make shift served as a temporary shelter for the refugees.

The champion fighter will make mincemeat of his inexperienced opponent.

After years of hard work, she finally managed to make a mark in the world of contemporary art.