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lipstick

American  
[lip-stik] / ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

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

lipstick British  
/ ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lipstick

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

Example Sentences

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Hints of pink eye shadow, dark eyeliner, red pigmented eyebrows and crimson lipstick complete the transformation — the next “national treasure” has taken the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The child they produced had different ideas and deep red lipstick is one of Wylie's trademarks.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

A tube of lipstick tossed onto a scatter of counter clutter.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

“I nail my mouth to the evil taste of lipstick, inhale the scent of someone else’s lipstick…”

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Her lipstick is bleeding into the corners of her mouth.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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