Word
lip balm
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a wax-like substance that you put on your lips to keep them soft or to stop them from getting dry and sore.
n. a medicated or scented substance, typically wax-like in consistency, applied topically to the lips to prevent or relieve chapping and dryness.
Examples
“I always carry lip balm in my pocket during winter.”
“My lips were so dry from the wind that I had to apply lip balm every hour to stop them from cracking.”
“Many dermatologists recommend lip balm containing sun protection factor to shield the delicate skin from UV damage, especially during prolonged outdoor activities in high-altitude environments.”
Examples
simple
“I always carry lip balm in my pocket during winter.”
contextual
“My lips were so dry from the wind that I had to apply lip balm every hour to stop them from cracking.”
complex
“Many dermatologists recommend lip balm containing sun protection factor to shield the delicate skin from UV damage, especially during prolonged outdoor activities in high-altitude environments.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance; countable when referring to a specific tube or container.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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