lip gloss

or lipgloss

noun

1. a cosmetic used to give shine, and often a tint, to the lips.

lip gloss

noun

1. a cosmetic preparation applied to the lips to give a sheen

Word History and Origins

Origin of lip gloss¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Watching Qualley strut about in a pink bomber jacket with matching lip gloss, it’s as though Barbie became human but refused to evolve.

From Los Angeles Times

I was introduced to Scott, a 37-year-old IT worker from Washington, D.C., after he tapped me on the shoulder from across the aisle to politely inform me that my lip gloss had fallen out of my purse.

From Salon

In another she found a pencil, along with some paper clips, rubber bands, and a tube of strawberry-scented lip gloss.

From Literature

Sara reached into her pocket again and pulled out two items: the lip gloss and the flash drive.

From Literature

“The lip gloss is new, so it seems like a solid guess that a girl’s been living there recently.”

From Literature