Word
lipped
US/ˈɫɪpt/
UK/lˈɪpt/
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.”
Examples
simple
“The glass has a thick, lipped rim.”
contextual
“The architect designed the building with a lipped edge to prevent rainwater from dripping onto the sidewalk.”
complex
“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.
- 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.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL 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: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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