lipstick

[lip-stik]

noun

1. a crayonlike oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container.

lipstick

/ ˈlɪpˌstɪk /

noun

1. a cosmetic for colouring the lips, usually in the form of a stick

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipstick¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; lip + stick ¹

Example Sentences

In addition to hosting perfume making and lipstick reading — which is like tarot card reading, but with lipstick — the store gave away an advance copy of “By Invitation Only.”

From Los Angeles Times

Lil Nas X also posted a selfie on Tuesday of himself wearing a fur coat, bright red lipstick, and both a cowboy hat and crown.

From Los Angeles Times

These man-made chemicals can be found in items such as waterproof clothing, non-stick pans, lipsticks and food packaging.

From BBC

“It’s lipstick on a pig,” he said, “but the original route I think made a lot less damage. It was lower in elevation. It took less timber.”

From Salon

To paraphrase the old adage, you can put lipstick on the Dodgers — for example, so and so is coming back ... or recovering.

From Los Angeles Times

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