lipstick
[ˈlɪpˌstɪk]
Lipstick is a kind of makeup that women and some men use to make their lips look more colorful or appealing.
When people think of lipstick, they often imagine a woman putting on some color before going out. Lipstick comes in lots of different colors and finishes - shiny, matte, sparkly, you name it! Many people buy new lipsticks just for fun, or to match a specific outfit or occasion. Some women even have favorite lipsticks that they swear by, and use them every day. Others prefer to wear their natural lip color, but might add a bit of shine with a clear or gloss finish.
How common is "lipstick"?
Word lipstick is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
Makeup for the lips.
Example: Are you wearing any lipstick today?
verb
To apply lipstick to; to paint with lipstick.
Real examples of "lipstick" in context
