lipstick

[ lip-stik ]

noun

1. a crayonlike oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container.

lipstick

/ ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

1. a cosmetic for colouring the lips, usually in the form of a stick

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipstick¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; lip + stick ¹

Example Sentences

Some have admitted being paid to mention the election in videos where they'd usually promote detergent or lipstick.

From BBC

“Bathrooms are the perfect place to be silly,” she says of her lipstick kiss-themed bathroom, inspired by a makeup wipe she purchased from her favorite drag queen, Tammie Brown, on Instagram and later framed.

From Los Angeles Times

She is creating viral moments, not only with her world-class striking, but with her ruthless personality, illustrated by her lipstick celebration after defeating Santos.

From BBC

Plus, the West had antibiotics — which spread willy-nilly not just in medications, but in toothpaste, lipstick and, perhaps most dangerously, into farm animals to promote growth.

From Salon

Far from all Londoners falling back on dull neutrals, Durran found red was “in the fashion ether at the time”; makeup designer Naomi Donne also goes crimson for Rita’s lipstick.

From Los Angeles Times

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