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

Liquid lipstick is the most common formula for long-wear lipstick. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025

Her bright pink lipstick matched JaNa Craig’s manicure, while grooming on Shaboozey and Jon Batiste meant wicks, locs, and line-ups. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025

Get this popular hair wax stick to keep those flyaway strands slicked back when the humidity is high and a $2 semi-matte lipstick made with hyaluronic acid to nourish the lips. —Shalwah Evans, People.com, 25 May 2025

Vogel was responsible for Anderson’s trademark 1990s glam, featuring smoky eye shadow, ultra-thin brows, and a nude lipstick. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 May 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