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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After pulling Jeffrey out of the car, Frank puts a cassette into a tape deck, smearing lipstick across his own face before singing Orbison’s song.
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The brand also launched a new fragrance, Zouzou, and Le Rouge Celine lipstick.
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Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 3 May 2025
Her makeup also matched the look and featured bold blue eyeshadow as well as red lipstick.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 May 2025
The brand also launched a new fragrance, Zouzou, and Le Rouge Celine lipstick.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
With shade ranges that rival sheer lipsticks, many formulas deliver rich hues without compromising on comfort or care.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lipstick
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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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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