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lipstick

American  
[lip-stik] / ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

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

lipstick British  
/ ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lipstick

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

Example Sentences

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The child they produced had different ideas and deep red lipstick is one of Wylie's trademarks.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Queer desire, femininity, and lipstick form an intrepid triptych in the form of pop star Chappell Roan, whose persona betrays both her rural Missouri provenance and the glittery legacy of drag performance.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

The only thing I could bring myself to do was put on red lipstick and take selfies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The soup equivalent of putting on lipstick before leaving the house.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Zohra wipes her lipstick off with a tissue, and it smears a bit, like clown makeup.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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