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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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

lip glosses

plural

Etymology

Origin of lip gloss

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Then she curls her lashes and applies mascara and lip gloss.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand had just debuted at Sephora, drawing crowds eager to take selfies and try on lip gloss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Watching Qualley strut about in a pink bomber jacket with matching lip gloss, it’s as though Barbie became human but refused to evolve.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

You do stand-up, you are on “The Daily Show,” you act, you have your own lip gloss company.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024

The girl with the braid and lip gloss stands up.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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