lip gloss

noun

plural lip glosses
: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3
… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip glossStella Margaritis

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With this technique, the Hermès lip liner stands in as an excellent lipstick (top it off with lip gloss for shine). Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025 The early 2000’s brought us high-shine lip gloss, and in the (er, many) years since, those goopy tubes have evolved into some of the best lip oils your cosmetic case has ever seen. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2024 Keep essentials extra secure in the middle zipper compartment and use the other inner pocket to stash smaller items like hand sanitizer and lip gloss. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Each monthly box contains four to six items, such as cute school supplies, jewelry, face masks, scrunchies, bath bombs, and lip gloss. Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lip gloss 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lip gloss was in 1938

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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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