lipstick
noun
lip·stick
ˈlip-ˌstik 
: a waxy solid usually colored cosmetic in stick form for the lips
also
: a stick of such cosmetic with its case
Examples of lipstick in a Sentence
She was wearing bright red lipstick.
I put on some lipstick.
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It’s outfitted with gold hardware and can comfortably hold a phone, lipstick, small wallet, keys, and headphones.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Peck included a photo of himself in a makeup chair featuring the character’s signature smear of lipstick on the face.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
For Sabrina Carpenter, that means red or nude lipstick, exaggerated pink blush, and soft, cascading blonde curls.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
As for the lipstick itself, Y2K concealer lips are becoming increasingly popular thanks to this new Mac launch.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Peck included a photo of himself in a makeup chair featuring the character’s signature smear of lipstick on the face.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
For Sabrina Carpenter, that means red or nude lipstick, exaggerated pink blush, and soft, cascading blonde curls.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
As for the lipstick itself, Y2K concealer lips are becoming increasingly popular thanks to this new Mac launch.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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lipstick
noun
lip·stick
-ˌstik
: a waxy solid colored cosmetic for the lips usually in stick form
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