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

Fans used photoshop to make corrections to the poster, with Elphaba’s hat being lowered and her lips getting a bold red lipstick. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025

As for makeup, Lohan opted for glowy skin with soft eyeshadow and lipstick. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025

The set contains one of each Merit product, ranging from the Great Skin serum and moisturizer to the Minimalist, the Flush Balm, the Bronze Balm, and the Signature lipstick. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025

The lipstick, liner, and gloss were already so popular as solo items, that the lip gift set is already on its way to selling out. —Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025

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