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

Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026

During the show, the 67-year-old sported a full face of Kiko Milano products, with picks ranging from a mascara that delivers falsies-level volume to a $14 lip gloss that has more than 20,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

This little purse perfectly fits your phone, wallet, AirPods, and lip gloss. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Whether that means keeping your favorite lip gloss on-hand for a touch-up in the car or stashing your favorite jeans into your carry-on for back-up, choose a travel capsule wardrobe that covers every possible activity. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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