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

Bratz dolls, all lip gloss and heavy lids, were suddenly cooler than Barbie, who looked conservative by comparison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

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

If this story were a TikTok video, the writer would be applying lip gloss right about … now.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2023

It was my first time wearing lip gloss, and even though the color was a little too pink, it looked good.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy