kissed; kissing; kisses
1
: to touch (someone or something) with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting
kissed their children goodnight
2
: to touch (someone or something) gently or lightly
wind gently kissing the trees
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1
: a caress with the lips
a range of kisses from a passionate embrace to a friendly peck
2
: a gentle touch or contact
3
a
: a small drop cookie made of meringue
b
: a bite-size piece of candy often wrapped in paper or foil
4
: an expression of affection
sent him kisses in her letter
Examples of kiss in a Sentence
Verb
They kissed each other passionately.
She kissed him good night.
I'll never forget the night we first kissed.
When he got off the plane he knelt down and kissed the ground.
The tree's branches kissed the ground below.
Noun
He gave her a kiss on the cheek.
She greeted him with a hug and a kiss.
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Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
However, additional photos have since emerged of the two gambling at a casino in 2024 and appearing to kiss at a bar in 2020.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
And hearing the room talking about how great of a performer this person is, and not talking about their body was chef’s kiss.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
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Verb
By the end of it, people are of course kissing, because that’s what should be happening all the time.
—Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
However, additional photos have since emerged of the two gambling at a casino in 2024 and appearing to kiss at a bar in 2020.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Noun
But Smart wouldn’t even flirt with the idea of ranking this season’s kisses.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
And hearing the room talking about how great of a performer this person is, and not talking about their body was chef’s kiss.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiss. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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kiss
2 of 2 noun1
: a loving touch with the lips
2
: a gentle touch or contact
3
a
: a small cookie made of meringue
b
: a bite-size candy
a chocolate kiss
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