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

And thus in You Can See Everything, there are no black turtlenecks or red lipsticks to be found. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026

The result is a wash of color that can act as a subtle lip contour on its own or as a base underneath lipstick or gloss. — Sheryl George, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026

Popo would lick her cone ever so gracefully, never dripping or messing up the lining of her magenta lipstick. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

For example, restock on Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks, mascaras, highlighters and more all on sale, or consider purchasing to gift someone this holiday season. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 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