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

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Similarly, Glossier’s pop-up strategy does not seem to exhaust itself, as witnessed by the latest ‘Black Cherry’ activation launched for the release of the newest flavor of its iconic ‘balm dot com’ lip gloss. Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Finally, the days of spending way too much money on lip gloss are finally over. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025 Examples include toothpaste, lip gloss, mints, chewing gum, children and adult medications, dietary supplements and protein bars and powders. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 Overall, Amazon nets roughly $330 million in total lip product sales, with lipstick leading the charge, closely followed by lip glosses. Noor Lobad, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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