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

Rhode’s On The Go section features lots of bestsellers, including the coveted lip gloss phone case, as well as gift sets such as The Glow Kit, which features the brands’ Little Glazing Mist, Little Glazing Milk, and Little Barrier Butter. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026

Inspired by the natural scenery, Cyrus wore her long, dark hair down in waves and kept her glam simple, opting for a simple touch of pink lip gloss. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026

The best moment of this episode comes near the end, when Amanda Cronin, bored by a ridiculous argument, decides to reapply her lip gloss using her knife as a mirror. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lip gloss

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