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

Instead, opt for an anorak with a utilitarian feel (and will keep you warm on cooler fall days) and plenty of pockets to hold smaller items like tissues, headphones, hand sanitizer, and lip gloss. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025

Rebecca Minkoff Darren Leather Shoulder Bag Stash away your phone, wallet, keys, and lip gloss in this on-sale leather shoulder bag. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

The 35-year-old flashed a smile on the red carpet outside the film screening; her lip gloss accentuating the thick layer of black eyeliner on her eyelids. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025

Its products include milky facials, lip gloss, phone cases and more. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lip gloss

• across
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• lacrosse
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