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

In the photo, Ever is wearing black mascara that highlights her blue-green eyes, the spitting image of her mother’s, and glossy pink lipstick. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026

Alongside the leather goods, luggage, accessories, sneakers and jewelry featured in the ads, Vuitton is rolling out a holiday beauty collection inspired by its Monogram Rouge lipstick shade. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Dresher advises applying lipstick in thin layers and blotting gently with a tissue between passes, which removes excess product while gradually building color. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Jenna Ortega paired her hairstyle with natural-finish makeup that let her freckles show through, featuring groomed eyebrows, black eyeliner, mascara, and a satin nude lipstick. — María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 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