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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The bag comes with two detachable pouches to hold your mini items like lip gloss or earrings. Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 The Rhode founder wore lots of black eyeliner on both her upper and lower lashlines, plus a swipe of pink lip gloss. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024 Harlow accessorized with matching blue stockings and heels, and carried a futuristic glass bag containing a single lip gloss by the designer, a signature from her debut collection. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 Lip oil, a combination of lip gloss and lip balm, has surged in popularity because the product aims to keep lips hydrated and smooth. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lip gloss 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Nov. 2024.

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