noun Common

lips

lihps

Lips (noun) means plural of lip; the fleshy edges around the mouth. Example: “Her lips were chapped from the cold wind.”

noun

Plural of lip; the fleshy edges around the mouth.

"Her lips were chapped from the cold wind."

How to use lips

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe two soft edges surrounding the mouth.

Common pairings

chapped lips read my lips seal your lips

Word forms

lipsed past tense, Lipses plural, lipses singular

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Rhymes for lips

pips Zips chips TRIPS slips

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lips” mean?

The word “lips” means plural of lip; the fleshy edges around the mouth. In plain terms, the two soft edges surrounding the mouth.

How do you pronounce “lips”?

“Lips” is pronounced lihps (/lɪps/ in IPA).

How do you use “lips” in a sentence?

Here is “lips” used in a sentence: “Her lips were chapped from the cold wind.”

What part of speech is “lips”?

“Lips” is a noun.

Is “lips” a common word?

“Lips” is a fairly common word in modern English.

When should you use "lips" instead of "lip"?

Use "lips" (plural) when referring to both fleshy edges of the mouth together, as in "chapped lips." Use "lip" (singular) for just one, as in "upper lip." "Lip" also has informal senses, such as cheeky talk, as in "don't give me any lip."

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