lip gloss

noun

plural lip glosses

: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3

… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip gloss …

—Stella Margaritis

Examples of lip gloss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its classic collar and V-neck, puff sleeves, and half placket front complement the ruffle swing hem, while subtle side seam pockets are super handy for holding phones or lip gloss. —Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026

If there aren’t interior pockets for my travel-size beauty products — lip gloss, perfume, deodorant, setting powder, and more — forget it. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror. —Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026

Tatcha just launched its lip balm this month, drawing inspiration from the Geisha tradition of melting candy on their lips to achieve a glossy finish—arguably the original lip gloss. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lip gloss

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• blas