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

Again, Ratajkowski went braless to let the halterneck design take center stage, swapping out her signature mauve pout and brown lip liner combo in favor of a bold red lipstick. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025

Pinterest correctly predicted everything would be cherry-coded in 2025, and in the months since multiple brands have served up lipsticks, nail polish and more that embodied the fruit's tart vibe. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025

Hydrate your lips before applying lipstick. —Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025

The mini wristlet fits all your cards, cash, and even a lipstick, despite its compact size. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 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