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 brand leaned into that moment, expanding the franchise from lipstick to eyeliner, mascara and more. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Because, like me, celebs have been skipping traditional bold lipstick for glossy finishes or blotted, barely-there stains. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

During the day, the balm layers easily over or under lipstick. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

In the study, research assistants asked people to fill out a survey while the assistants had a blob of lipstick or food on their faces. — Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 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