lipstick
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lipstick
Example Sentences
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Hints of pink eye shadow, dark eyeliner, red pigmented eyebrows and crimson lipstick complete the transformation — the next “national treasure” has taken the stage.
From Los Angeles Times
The child they produced had different ideas and deep red lipstick is one of Wylie's trademarks.
From BBC
“I nail my mouth to the evil taste of lipstick, inhale the scent of someone else’s lipstick…”
From Salon
The only thing I could bring myself to do was put on red lipstick and take selfies.
From Los Angeles Times
The soup equivalent of putting on lipstick before leaving the house.
From Salon
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