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

lipsticked

ˈlip-ˌstik 

adjective

Examples of lipstick in a Sentence

She was wearing bright red lipstick.

I put on some lipstick.

Recent Examples on the Web

With her trademark oversize glasses, red lipstick and short cropped gray hair, Apfel’s status as a fashion icon lives on, with Dr. Scholl’s recently unfurling a limited-edition shoe collection designed with some of her archival prints. —Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025

This looks super pretty with a neutral lipstick and NARS has an excellent selection for all skin tones. —Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025

Old Navy Satin Lapel Tuxedo Blazer Sometimes, the right blazer — and maybe a swipe of lipstick — can take the whole look from day to evening. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025

Tracee Ellis Ross whipped hers back and forth, completed with her signature red lipstick. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lipstick

noun

lip·​stick -ˌstik 

: a waxy solid colored cosmetic for the lips usually in stick form