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

In developing La Bonne Brosse, the cofounders had in mind the iPhone and Hermès lipstick. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026

In such instances, Miller pulled out this creamy, matte lipstick in a neutral pink color. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

After scouring a 2002 newspaper article for details, vintage makeup collector Erin Parsons found the exact frosted pink lipstick that still has a grip on us. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026

If some of her make up is running low, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to stock mom up on her everyday glam—like this compact blush from Westman Atelier that also doubles as her lipstick. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 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