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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

Then he saw a thing called a lipstick.

From Literature

In September 2023, she held a news conference dressed as Monroe — bright red lipstick, bobbing blond hair — urging the City Council to declare it a landmark.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s cropped her hair short, and she’s wearing a bright red lipstick.

From Literature

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