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 light on Mag is framed like a melodramatic diva’s spotlight, and the close-ups of Delano’s electric purple lip gloss and severe makeup heighten the sequence’s sense of surrealism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

She can munch on pizza made out of molten lava, or apply snowflakes and cotton candy as lip gloss.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

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

Watching Qualley strut about in a pink bomber jacket with matching lip gloss, it’s as though Barbie became human but refused to evolve.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

“Then why are you just standing there all moony, talking about Natalie? Why is it different if she wears lip gloss than if girls in your class wear lip gloss?”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix