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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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To celebrate the launch of Heather Rae Essentials' lip gloss summer launch, the duo posed in coordinating pink bikinis. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025 In 2025, Stila introduced its Chromatic Liners; Refy released the Chrome Collection, with a silvery highlighter and glitter-flecked lip gloss; MAC expanded its Dazzle franchise across eyes and lips; and Violette_FR debuted its multichrome Lune Liners. Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Dec. 2025 For example, check out this super secure Lion Latch Travel Jewelry Box Case that looks like a lip gloss container and attaches to your key ring. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025 Eight years later, the line offers a slew of winners but arguably, the best lip gloss on the market, is the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer. Celia San Miguel, USA Today, 18 Nov. 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 10 Dec. 2025.

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