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 cute purse holds small essentials, like a phone, wallet, keys, and lip gloss. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Summer is hard enough without peeling strands of hair off your lip gloss every five minutes. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 This sleeveless mini dress features a modern square neckline, an open back, and convenient side pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss, and other essentials. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 This crossbody can also fit other small essentials, like lip gloss, hand sanitizer, and your AirPods. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lip gloss

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jun. 2026.

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