Synonyms of lipsticknext
: a waxy solid usually colored cosmetic in stick form for the lips
also : a stick of such cosmetic with its case

Examples of lipstick in a Sentence

She was wearing bright red lipstick. I put on some lipstick.
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For her glam, Larter opted for a rosy cheek, ruby lipstick, and black mascara. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 June 2026 Use it to define the shape of your lips or give your pout a hint of color before applying a lipstick or gloss. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Trump’s attempt to rewrite history and put lipstick on a pig will never succeed. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Hers was protected by a wide headpiece while a pink lipstick brightens her smile, her nails are painted in an ever-chic milky shade. Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lipstick

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lipstick was in 1880

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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

lipstick

noun
: a waxy solid colored cosmetic for the lips usually in stick form
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