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
Examples of lipstick in a Sentence
She was wearing bright red lipstick.
I put on some lipstick.
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The actress wore her hair in a slick back bun and opted for a natural makeup look with pink lipstick.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Swift added a pop of color with a swipe of her go-to red lipstick and a soft iridescent eyeshadow.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Swift wore red lipstick to add a pop of color to her look.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Not to mention, the dress is designed with side pockets to hold essentials like your phone, keys, and lipstick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Swift added a pop of color with a swipe of her go-to red lipstick and a soft iridescent eyeshadow.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Swift wore red lipstick to add a pop of color to her look.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Not to mention, the dress is designed with side pockets to hold essentials like your phone, keys, and lipstick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lipstick
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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lipstick
noun
lip·stick
-ˌstik
: a waxy solid colored cosmetic for the lips usually in stick form
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