chapstick

/ ˈtʃæpˌstɪk /

noun

1. a cylinder of a substance for preventing or soothing chapped lips

Word History and Origins

Origin of chapstick¹

C20: from a trademark

Example Sentences

Carlile: He always had his f—ing ChapStick and he was always doing his lips.

From Los Angeles Times

All police found in his pockets was chapstick, a vape pen and AirPods, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A vocal supporter of McCarthy — going so far as to pay $100,000 for his used Chapstick in a fundraising auction held back in May — Greene shared Matt Gaetz's frustrations during his move to get McCarthy away from the gavel in early October while, in the same breath, going on record to say that her vote would not lend itself to making that happen.

From Salon

“You didn’t recognize me in front of tetherball, and you broke my ChapStick that one time, so that’s the totality of Robbin’s bullying experience.”

From Seattle Times

"Spending $100,000 on chapstick while working overtime to gut the programs that working families rely on. GOP priorities in a nutshell," Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., wrote.

From Salon