lip gloss

American  

Or lipgloss

noun

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

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lip gloss British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lip gloss

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Clyde: In her bag right now would be her phone, wallet, her little rose-brown colored lip gloss.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Buying in — the right lip gloss, the right sneakers, the right acne medication — was all that was required.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

As brands sell children eyeshadow, lip gloss and skincare, parents face a dilemma: How young is too young to expose children to beauty?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

If this story were a TikTok video, the writer would be applying lip gloss right about … now.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2023

She doesn’t anymore—now she wears mascara, lip gloss, and sundresses—but back then, she liked to pretend that we were adventurers.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly