lip gloss

noun

plural lip glosses
: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3
… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip gloss …—Stella Margaritis

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The best moment of this episode comes near the end, when Amanda Cronin, bored by a ridiculous argument, decides to reapply her lip gloss using her knife as a mirror. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026 Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026 During the show, the 67-year-old sported a full face of Kiko Milano products, with picks ranging from a mascara that delivers falsies-level volume to a $14 lip gloss that has more than 20,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 This little purse perfectly fits your phone, wallet, AirPods, and lip gloss. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lip gloss

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lip gloss was in 1938

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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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