noun
- the necessary materials, qualities, or potential for creating or becoming something
Usage: usually plural
Examples
- She has all the makings of a great leader.
- The recipe calls for the makings of a chocolate cake.
- He gathered the makings for a campfire.
- The young athlete has the makings of a champion.
- They brought the makings for sandwiches on the picnic.
- The story has the makings of a bestseller.
- She collected the makings for her art project.