lip
noun
either of the two fleshy parts or folds forming the margins of the mouth and functioning in speech.
lips
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pluralof lip.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof lip (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
lipnouneither of the two fleshy parts or folds forming the margins of the mouth and functioning in speech.
Example Sentences
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“He always reads lips, then tells the coach or the manager exactly what they said,” Maddux later recounted to the Athletic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
He had no problem communicating with coaches and teammates as long as they stood in front of him, where he could read their lips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
As Garcia continued talking, Benn put a finger to his lips, smiled and eventually turned away and left the stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
When her bandages are unwrapped, she’s devastated to learn that her face is still symmetrical, with a thin nose, unblemished skin, and full lips.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Betsie pointed to the Frisian clock on the stair wall, and with a finger on her lips silently opened the dining room door.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
