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.
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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.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
For more drama, layer more liner, or top it off with a favorite gloss or lipstick.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
This set, which includes lip liner, blush, and lipstick, is the smartest way to snag some top sellers and makes for a good gift.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
This is simply slapping lipstick on a pig and, once again, taking no accountability.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
For more drama, layer more liner, or top it off with a favorite gloss or lipstick.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
This set, which includes lip liner, blush, and lipstick, is the smartest way to snag some top sellers and makes for a good gift.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
This is simply slapping lipstick on a pig and, once again, taking no accountability.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lipstick
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“Lipstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipstick. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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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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