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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And while TikTok might be full of lip gloss dupe drama and fast trends, Juicy Tubes is the real deal. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025 The Formless Beauty line also boasts blush, lip glosses, faux eyelashes and a 12-piece master makeup brush set. Gillian Telling, People.com, 16 May 2025 Rhode returned with its now iconic photobooth, where festival goers were gifted a mini 818 shot and lip gloss, while select brands with a similar target demographic each had their gifting booths to interact with the crowd, made up mostly of influencers. Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 The semitransparent nail trend is distinct in its high-gloss finish and gel-like surface that looks almost like a juicy, shiny lip gloss for your nails. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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