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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Etymology

Origin of lip gloss

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 17, 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

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

I shake my head, then comb my hair back into a ponytail and layer on lip gloss.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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