lipstick

[ lip-stik ]

noun

1. a crayonlike oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container.

lipstick

/ ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

1. a cosmetic for colouring the lips, usually in the form of a stick

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipstick¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; lip + stick ¹

Example Sentences

Storage containers hold a treasure trove of mascara, lipstick, blush, and other makeup.

From The Daily Beast

People always ask me what color lipstick I wear, or what I do for my hair.

From The Daily Beast

I basically look like an egg with eyes, that then has a ton of lipstick on.

From The Daily Beast

In full combat vest, Beck applies a fresh coat of lipstick and runs into the shooting range.

From The Daily Beast

For 20 years, high-heeled and lipstick-wearing Kristin lived as a Navy SEAL named Christopher.

From The Daily Beast

She'd ground out lipstick-smudged cigarettes until the ash tray was spilling over.

From Project Gutenberg

Mamintal lang ku iniglakaw, I put lipstick on when I go out.

From Project Gutenberg

"I'm Giselle Prescott," she said, her smile revealing flecks of lipstick on her yellow teeth.

From Project Gutenberg

He used to go out often "to play cards with the boys," and Mabel twice found lipstick on his handkerchief.

From Project Gutenberg

So were her tight short-shorts, her lipstick, and the lacquer on her finger-and toe-nails.

From Project Gutenberg

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