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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Specifically, a long-beloved lipstick from Charlotte Tilbury, a classic jet-black eyeliner from Urban Decay, and a sparkling brown eyeshadow from Beautycounter.
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Allure Editors, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
The singer wore her hair hair down for the outing and sported light makeup and red lipstick.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Customers share theories about how much to spend on lipsticks, sweaters, sandals and dog beds to secure an offer or a preferred style — with some estimates climbing into the tens of thousands.
—Joan Kennedy, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Her dream is made into a reality with 10 products including Featuring You, a hydrating skin tint with SPF 30, Word of Mouth, a matte lipstick, and GlideLine, a waterproof liquid liner.
—Akili King, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
There are two pockets inside for organizing smaller items like lipsticks or receipts.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Open packages of cigarettes, lipstick, lip balm or tampons.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Wearing a shock of poppy-red lipstick, Darling made her screen debut playing herself in a one-scene role.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
The 2017 look was completed with the addition of pink blush, eyelash extensions and adding a little mascara to her lower lashes, before Jenner used a liquid lipstick and pencil in a mauve shade to create a plump-looking lip.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Allure Editors, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
The singer wore her hair hair down for the outing and sported light makeup and red lipstick.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Customers share theories about how much to spend on lipsticks, sweaters, sandals and dog beds to secure an offer or a preferred style — with some estimates climbing into the tens of thousands.
—Joan Kennedy, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Her dream is made into a reality with 10 products including Featuring You, a hydrating skin tint with SPF 30, Word of Mouth, a matte lipstick, and GlideLine, a waterproof liquid liner.
—Akili King, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
There are two pockets inside for organizing smaller items like lipsticks or receipts.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Open packages of cigarettes, lipstick, lip balm or tampons.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Wearing a shock of poppy-red lipstick, Darling made her screen debut playing herself in a one-scene role.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
The 2017 look was completed with the addition of pink blush, eyelash extensions and adding a little mascara to her lower lashes, before Jenner used a liquid lipstick and pencil in a mauve shade to create a plump-looking lip.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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