lip gloss

noun

plural lip glosses
: a viscous usually tinted cosmetic preparation used for adding shine and usually color to the lips : gloss entry 1 sense 3
… the minimalist look of a little mascara, glowing cheeks and lip glossStella Margaritis

Examples of lip gloss in a Sentence

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For game days, lip gloss and lip liner are essential! Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024 In addition to style, this bag is practical with enough space to fit a phone, wallet, lip gloss, lipstick, hand sanitizer, and even a book. Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2024 Same goes for its new blurring lip liners and glistening lip glosses. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 The Night Out Set that has the brand’s new You Rêve perfume, a favorite of Glamour commerce editor Jake Henry Smith, plus the brand’s iconic lip gloss, liner, and Brow Arch. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lip gloss 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lip gloss was in 1938

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“Lip gloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip%20gloss. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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