lipstick

[lip-stik]

noun

1. a crayonlike oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container.

lipstick

/ ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

1. a cosmetic for colouring the lips, usually in the form of a stick

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipstick¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; lip + stick ¹

Example Sentences

"The really startling ones struck me when we were installing them, like the really bright red lipstick that you get on what are essentially babies, and some with bright red or orange eyes."

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In September 2023, she held a press conference dressed as Monroe — bright red lipstick, bobbing blond hair — urging the City Council to declare it a landmark.

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"They tried her for graffiti. I've never heard of someone being sentenced to 14 years in prison for lipstick. It was a demonstration, and they were labelled as terrorists," her sister Claudia told the BBC.

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In addition to hosting perfume making and lipstick reading — which is like tarot card reading, but with lipstick — the store gave away an advance copy of “By Invitation Only.”

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Lil Nas X also posted a selfie on Tuesday of himself wearing a fur coat, bright red lipstick, and both a cowboy hat and crown.

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