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

Amina put on earrings and lipstick, surprised how these small adjustments brought her into her body. —Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025

Brown accessorized with elegant earrings, matching chunky rings, and a swipe of coral blush and similarly-toned lipstick—the rest of her glam, as usual, done by MUA Buster Knight. —Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025

Fast forward to 2024, the Irish Wish actress shared a sweet photo with her fourth child, Cai, wearing her hair in a chic bun, glowing with pink highlighter and lipstick to match. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025

Plus, shop makeup essentials, like a comprehensive brush set complete with beauty blending sponges, and Revlon’s best-selling lipstick, too. Nicebay Hair Dryer Brush, $39.99 (orig. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lipstick

• broomstick
• dipstick
• homesick
• joystick
• nonstick
• pickwick
• picnic
• redbrick
• seasick
• sidekick
• slapstick
• toothpick

Kids Definition

lipstick

noun

lip·​stick -ˌstik 

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