: having a lip or lips especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
tight-lipped
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Unlike lavender, the four lobed upper lips and narrow lower lipped flowers open randomly and sporadically from early July into October.
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New York Times Games, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Each shelf conveniently comes with a lipped edge to help keep valuable photographs, mementos, vases, and more in place.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
For now, Galliano is tight lipped on his next move.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Each piece features a post-modern lipped rim design that adds a touch of contemporary flair to your dining experience.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
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New York Times Games, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Each shelf conveniently comes with a lipped edge to help keep valuable photographs, mementos, vases, and more in place.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
For now, Galliano is tight lipped on his next move.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Each piece features a post-modern lipped rim design that adds a touch of contemporary flair to your dining experience.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
See All Example Sentences for lipped
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“Lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipped. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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lipped
adjective
: having a lip or lips especially of a certain kind or number
—often used in combination
tight-lipped
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