lipstick

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a small, stick-shaped container of lip makeup.

n. a single stick or cylindrical applicator of lip cosmetic.

“I have three different lipsticks in my bag right now.”

“She purchased several expensive lipsticks from the duty-free shop, intending to give them as gifts to her colleagues.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal

n. a slang term for a lesbian who has a traditionally feminine style.

n. a slang term for a lesbian who exhibits a feminine aesthetic, such as wearing makeup and dresses.

“She described herself as a lipstick lesbian because she loves fashion and makeup.”

“The documentary explored the diverse subcultures within the LGBTQ+ community, including the specific social visibility of lipstick lesbians in the 1990s.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put lipstick on yourself or someone else.

v. to apply lip cosmetic to a surface, typically the lips.

“She carefully lipsticked her mouth in front of the mirror.”

“The actress sat patiently in the dressing room while the stylist lipsticked her for the final scene of the play.”