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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The businesswoman added matching opera gloves and bright pink lipstick.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Another beginner-friendly strategy is to closely match your lip liner to your lipstick (whether that’s nude, bright red, or deep burgundy) for a crisp and cohesive final look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Kardashian’s lips were then lined in a mauve-brown hue, trapping the matte pink lipstick and clear gloss in the middle.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Unknown dangers Many personal care products — from lipstick to shampoo and moisturizer — still contain potentially toxic chemicals.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Another beginner-friendly strategy is to closely match your lip liner to your lipstick (whether that’s nude, bright red, or deep burgundy) for a crisp and cohesive final look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Kardashian’s lips were then lined in a mauve-brown hue, trapping the matte pink lipstick and clear gloss in the middle.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Unknown dangers Many personal care products — from lipstick to shampoo and moisturizer — still contain potentially toxic chemicals.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 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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