chapstick
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of chapstick
C20: from a trademark
Example Sentences
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“We’re now looking at a potential 0.4 milligram per container THC limit, which effectively would outlaw full-spectrum chapstick, pet treats — I mean, a lot of things that are not necessarily psychoactive,” Gilkey said.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025
In another, he roots around a bag for chapstick in a suburban-looking kitchen, instead unloading fat cash stack after cash stack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
As befits his operatic moniker, Steppenwolf wears a double-horned helmet that might have been inspired by Brunhilde and hails from the fiery planet of Apokolips, which sounds like the worst chapstick ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2021
In the kits, which the medical student compiled through donations via an Amazon Wishlist, Benzel and Loki provide healthcare workers with things like healing lotion and moisturizer, Gold Bond powder, chewing gum, chapstick, and tea.
From Fox News ● Apr. 18, 2020
Simon Periton, one of the artists in the V&A show, yells, "Oi!" when he sees me sneaking a tube of colorless chapstick to my lips.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 13, 2012
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