noun
chapstick
CHAP-stihk
Chapstick (noun) means a stick of wax-based balm used to soothe and protect dry or chapped lips. Example: “She keeps a tube of chapstick in every coat pocket.”
noun
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A stick of wax-based balm used to soothe and protect dry or chapped lips.
"She keeps a tube of chapstick in every coat pocket."
How to use chapstick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLip balm sold in stick form.
Common mistake
Technically a trademark, but used generically for any lip balm stick, much like "hoover" for vacuum cleaners.
Common pairings
apply chapstick
a tube of chapstick
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Word forms
- Plural
- chapsticks
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Etymology
From the brand name ChapStick, itself formed from chap (as in chapped skin) + stick.
Rhymes for chapstick
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What does “chapstick” mean?
The word “chapstick” means a stick of wax-based balm used to soothe and protect dry or chapped lips. In plain terms, lip balm sold in stick form.
How do you pronounce “chapstick”?
“Chapstick” is pronounced CHAP-stihk (/ˈt͡ʃæpˌstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “chapstick” in a sentence?
Here is “chapstick” used in a sentence: “She keeps a tube of chapstick in every coat pocket.”
What part of speech is “chapstick”?
“Chapstick” is a noun.
