lip gloss

American  

Or lipgloss

noun

• lip glosses
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• lip glosses
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of lip gloss

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

lip gloss

Then she curls her lashes and applies mascara and lip gloss.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

Buying in — the right lip gloss, the right sneakers, the right acne medication — was all that was required.

From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand had just debuted at Sephora, drawing crowds eager to take selfies and try on lip gloss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025

The company supplies companies with billions of dollars a year in revenue, and also Blup, a three-person lip gloss startup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025

I slide them into my purse, which is only big enough for my lip gloss, mints, house key, and these cards.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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