noun
Uncommon
lipstick
LIHPS-tihk
Lipstick (noun) means a cosmetic, usually in stick form, applied to color the lips. Example: “She wore bright red lipstick to the party.”
noun
1
A cosmetic, usually in stick form, applied to color the lips.
"She wore bright red lipstick to the party."
"He found a smudge of pink lipstick on the edge of the glass."
"She checked her lipstick in the mirror before walking into the interview."
How to use lipstick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA makeup product used to color the lips.
Common pairings
apply lipstick
red lipstick
lipstick shade
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- lipsticks
- Past tense
- lipsticked
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She wore bright red _____ to the party.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of lip and stick.
Synonyms
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lip color
lip rouge
Rhymes for lipstick
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What does “lipstick” mean?
The word “lipstick” means a cosmetic, usually in stick form, applied to color the lips. In plain terms, a makeup product used to color the lips.
How do you pronounce “lipstick”?
“Lipstick” is pronounced LIHPS-tihk (/ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “lipstick” in a sentence?
Here is “lipstick” used in a sentence: “She wore bright red lipstick to the party.”
What part of speech is “lipstick”?
“Lipstick” is a noun.
Is “lipstick” a common word?
“Lipstick” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "lipstick" and "lip gloss"?
"Lipstick" is a cosmetic, usually in stick form, applied to color the lips with solid, often matte or creamy pigment. Lip gloss typically adds shine and a lighter tint rather than full color coverage, and is often applied over or instead of lipstick.
What form does lipstick typically come in?
Lipstick is usually sold as a solid stick that twists up from a tube, though it is applied to color the lips regardless of the exact packaging.
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