Word Adjective
lipped
adj.
C2 Proficiency US /ˈɫɪpt/ UK /lˈɪpt/ lipped
Definition
adj.having a lip or a rim. You use this to describe things like cups, glasses, or even the edges of a building.
adj.possessing a lip or rim. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts to specify the physical structure of an object.
Examples
“The glass has a thick, lipped rim.”
“The architect designed the building with a lipped edge to prevent rainwater from dripping onto the sidewalk.”
“The ancient amphorae were carefully selected for their lipped openings, which allowed for a secure fit with the stoppers used to preserve the contents.”
Etymology
From lip + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Occasional
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