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lip gloss

American

Or lipgloss

noun

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

lip gloss British

noun

a cosmetic preparation applied to the lips to give a sheen

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

lip glosses

plural

Etymology

Origin of lip gloss

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

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 • Nov. 1, 2025

"Stories being shared, lip gloss thrown everywhere, gossip, drama."

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2023

Lending her a lip gloss after the cut.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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