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 glossStella Margaritis

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The mini purse fits a cardholder, headphones, and lip gloss easily. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 26 July 2025 Discrete enough to finish any ensemble, a small one forces you to bring just the necessities—and there is something undeniably chic about rolling up to a restaurant with just a singular credit card, lip gloss, and keys. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 July 2025 Alyssa, similarly, will reach for brow gel and lip gloss, and maybe an eyebrow pencil from time to time. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 July 2025 The new lip gloss is available to purchase as a single item or as part of the limited-edition Topaz Collection, which also features the Gloss Highlighter, Cream Bronzer and Duo Brush. Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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