lip gloss

American  

Or lipgloss

noun

1. a cosmetic used to give shine, and often a tint, to the lips.

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lip gloss British  

noun

1. a cosmetic preparation applied to the lips to give a sheen

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Etymology

Origin of lip gloss

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The plaintiff, known in court documents by her initials K.G.M. and called Kaley at trial, began using YouTube when she was six, downloading the app on her iPod Touch to watch videos about lip gloss and an online kids game.

From Barron's

As brands sell children eyeshadow, lip gloss and skincare, parents face a dilemma: How young is too young to expose children to beauty?

From The Wall Street Journal

She put on lip gloss midway, popped a breath mint, offered me one too.

From Los Angeles Times

Clyde: In her bag right now would be her phone, wallet, her little rose-brown colored lip gloss.

From Los Angeles Times

She gets a stuffed penguin from Charlotte, a penguin book from Tadeo, sparkly blue lip gloss from Luisa, a bracelet from Carmen, scrunchies from Lola, and a board game from Quincy and Legend.

From Literature