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

lipsticked

ˈlip-ˌstik 

adjective

Examples of lipstick in a Sentence

She was wearing bright red lipstick.

I put on some lipstick.

Recent Examples on the Web

The HydroBag features water-resistant pockets for large phones, keys, lipstick, wallet, and more, plus slots for credit cards. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026

Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them. —Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

The refillable Chanel Beauty lipsticks Allure covered in 2022 do seem to still be available, although, like Dove and P&G, the brand did not respond to requests for comment ahead of publication. —Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026

There’s even more of Emily Blunt’s red carpet-worthy makeup to uncover below, including a long-lasting setting spray and a bold red lipstick. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lipstick

• broomstick
• dipstick
• homesick
• joystick
• nonstick
• pickwick
• picnic
• redbrick
• seasick
• sidekick
• slapstick
• toothpick

Kids Definition

lipstick

noun

lip·​stick -ˌstik 

: a waxy solid colored cosmetic for the lips usually in stick form