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

Everybody, from super-fans to beauty editors and makeup artists alike, has studied the look, which includes a precise swipe of blue-red lipstick and a swoop of liquid liner. —Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025

Most recently, the brand debuted the My Crush family of lipsticks, as well as a two-part collaboration with contemporary fashion brand Pennyblack, under the Max Mara Group umbrella. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025

Keep accessories minimal and on the tonal theme, even extending that to your makeup with neutral nails and lipstick. —Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025

Open packages of cigarettes, lipstick, lip balm or tampons. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 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