lip-lock

noun

ˈlip-ˌläk 

: a long amorous kiss

Examples of lip-lock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are no swells of violins or soft-focus lip-locks here, just the difficult yet rewarding work of relating to another human being across society and circumstance’s dividing lines. — Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025

That lip-lock in particular happens during Shakespeare's famed balcony scene, where Romeo declares his love for Juliet from the garden below and the two decide to marry. — Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

After Moss-Bachrach, who won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor, let Matheson out of the long lip-lock, the actor continued his speech. — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024

From there, Johnny and another new bombshell entry— Love Island UK’s Megan Barton-Hanson — were escorted out of the villa after the lip-lock moment. — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lip-lock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk