lipstick
noun
lip·stick
ˈlip-ˌstik 
: a waxy solid usually colored cosmetic in stick form for the lips
also
: a stick of such cosmetic with its case
Examples of lipstick in a Sentence
She was wearing bright red lipstick.
I put on some lipstick.
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Meanwhile, Hedi Slimane used his film for the Celine fall 2024 collection to sneak in a lipstick launch.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Both cute and classy, this dress can be worn with a pair of tights and block heels for a day look or a pair of stilettos and some red lipstick for a fun, nightlife-ready outfit.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Over martinis at Figaro, my friends pull out their lipsticks and glosses one by one.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Both cute and classy, this dress can be worn with a pair of tights and block heels for a day look or a pair of stilettos and some red lipstick for a fun, nightlife-ready outfit.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Over martinis at Figaro, my friends pull out their lipsticks and glosses one by one.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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lipstick
noun
lip·stick
-ˌstik
: a waxy solid colored cosmetic for the lips usually in stick form
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