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 gloss …

—Stella Margaritis

Examples of lip gloss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the photos were convincing and viral memes joked about the concept of putting lip gloss on a boot, a quick Google search verifies that the collaboration isn’t real. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The collection includes carry-on and check-in suitcases, a mini weekender, cosmetic pouches, and a new Limitless Cheek and Lip Set featuring a liquid blush and a lip gloss. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Custom à la carte options include lip gloss ($38), liquid lipstick ($42) and lipstick ($45). — Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

High-sheen lips without the stickiness that usually accompanies lip glosses? — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lip gloss

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
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• helios
• kshatriyas
• menelaus