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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Liquid lipstick is the most common formula for long-wear lipstick.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Her bright pink lipstick matched JaNa Craig’s manicure, while grooming on Shaboozey and Jon Batiste meant wicks, locs, and line-ups.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Get this popular hair wax stick to keep those flyaway strands slicked back when the humidity is high and a $2 semi-matte lipstick made with hyaluronic acid to nourish the lips.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 25 May 2025
Vogel was responsible for Anderson’s trademark 1990s glam, featuring smoky eye shadow, ultra-thin brows, and a nude lipstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Her bright pink lipstick matched JaNa Craig’s manicure, while grooming on Shaboozey and Jon Batiste meant wicks, locs, and line-ups.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Get this popular hair wax stick to keep those flyaway strands slicked back when the humidity is high and a $2 semi-matte lipstick made with hyaluronic acid to nourish the lips.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 25 May 2025
Vogel was responsible for Anderson’s trademark 1990s glam, featuring smoky eye shadow, ultra-thin brows, and a nude lipstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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