lip gloss

noun

plural lip glosses
: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3
… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip glossStella Margaritis

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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025 In February 2025, the new mom also launched her beauty brand CHOC Factory, which is comprised of makeup products like lip gloss, pencils, masks, and scrubs. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025 No, the liquid blush and lip gloss do not contain Tajín. Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025 Combining the feel of a lip oil, the shine of a lip gloss and the pigment of a lip tint, this formula from Oddtype ticks just about every box—all while keeping your lips nice and hydrated in the process. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lip gloss

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lip gloss was in 1938

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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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