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

The lipstick started to sell out across the country and inspired plenty of re-creations. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026

The Elektra actress, who shares kids Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel with ex-husband Ben Affleck, complemented her new hair color with a taupe eyeshadow, a light pink flush on her cheeks, and nude lipstick. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026

The look, worn with Messika High Jewelry earrings, was paired with black eyeliner and pink lipstick. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

Or, show your burning desire with Byredo’s Burning Rose Candle and a refillable lipstick set (which will be lovingly smudged by the end of the night). —Essence, 30 Jan. 2026

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