lip-lock

noun

: a long amorous kiss

Examples of lip-lock in a Sentence

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The actors shot the culminating airport sendoff with and without a lip-lock, as evidenced by footage that circulated online right before opening weekend. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 26 July 2024 That lip-lock in particular happens during Shakespeare's famed balcony scene, where Romeo declares his love for Juliet from the garden below and the two decide to marry. Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 After Moss-Bachrach, who won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor, let Matheson out of the long lip-lock, the actor continued his speech. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024 From there, Johnny and another new bombshell entry— Love Island UK’s Megan Barton-Hanson — were escorted out of the villa after the lip-lock moment. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lip-lock was in 1979

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“Lip-lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lip-lock. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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