kissed; kissing; kisses
1
: to touch (someone or something) with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting
kissed their children goodnight
2
: to touch (someone or something) gently or lightly
wind gently kissing the trees
1
: a caress with the lips
a range of kisses from a passionate embrace to a friendly peck
2
: a gentle touch or contact
3
a
: a small drop cookie made of meringue
b
: a bite-size piece of candy often wrapped in paper or foil
4
: an expression of affection
sent him kisses in her letter
Examples of kiss in a Sentence
Verb
They kissed each other passionately.
She kissed him good night.
I'll never forget the night we first kissed.
When he got off the plane he knelt down and kissed the ground.
The tree's branches kissed the ground below.
Noun
He gave her a kiss on the cheek.
She greeted him with a hug and a kiss.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Their engagement news came nearly three years after Mendes surprised fans by posting a photo on social media of Mancuso kissing her on the cheek in November 2022.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Most Hershey kisses are also gluten free, including the original chocolate flavor as well as candy cane, milk chocolate, mint truffle and mini kisses.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The couple inadvertently confirmed the news at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, when they were spotted kissing and holding hands.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Their engagement news came nearly three years after Mendes surprised fans by posting a photo on social media of Mancuso kissing her on the cheek in November 2022.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
In the Wild Eyed Rose, the voluptuous tartness of the grenadine gets to arc across the whole palate, supported by the warm light malt of the Irish whiskey and given a malic kiss at the end by the lime juice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Most Hershey kisses are also gluten free, including the original chocolate flavor as well as candy cane, milk chocolate, mint truffle and mini kisses.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiss. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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kiss
2 of 2 noun1
: a loving touch with the lips
2
: a gentle touch or contact
3
a
: a small cookie made of meringue
b
: a bite-size candy
a chocolate kiss
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