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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Overall, Amazon nets roughly $330 million in total lip product sales, with lipstick leading the charge, closely followed by lip glosses. Noor Lobad, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 The bag has a large zipper compartment and a hidden zipper pocket on the outside for cash, lip gloss, and keys. Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 The new collection will have 85 products, including fine fragrance mist, body wash, lotion, lip gloss, candles, decorative accessories and more. Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 The TikTok star wore her blond tresses in a wavy lob, while her makeup consisted of taupe eyeshadow and lip gloss. Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lip gloss

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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 1 Mar. 2025.

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