lipstick
noun
lip·stick
ˈlip-ˌstik 
: a waxy solid usually colored cosmetic in stick form for the lips
also
: a stick of such cosmetic with its case
Examples of lipstick in a Sentence
She was wearing bright red lipstick.
I put on some lipstick.
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Her nails were painted a bright orange, and for her glam, the mogul opted for eyeshadow and blush blended with vibrant pops of pink and orange and a matte nude lipstick.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
To remove liquid makeup and lipstick from washable coats, place a dab of laundry detergent on a damp cloth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
His wife was applying lipstick without the aid of a mirror.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
In the beauty realm, that typically means bright red lipstick and a few too many sparkles.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
To remove liquid makeup and lipstick from washable coats, place a dab of laundry detergent on a damp cloth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
His wife was applying lipstick without the aid of a mirror.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
In the beauty realm, that typically means bright red lipstick and a few too many sparkles.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lipstick
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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lipstick
noun
lip·stick
-ˌstik
: a waxy solid colored cosmetic for the lips usually in stick form
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