Lip: meaning, definitions and examples

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lip

 

[ lษชp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

Either of the two fleshy parts or folds forming the margins of the mouth and functioning in speech.

Synonyms

labium, mouth

Examples of usage

  • They kissed on the lips.
  • She had a cut on her lip.
  • He bit his lip nervously.
Context #2 | Noun

cosmetics

A cosmetic product used to give color and shine to the lips.

Synonyms

lip balm, lipstick

Examples of usage

  • She applied a red lip gloss.
  • The lipstick matched her dress perfectly.
Context #3 | Verb

to touch with the lips

To touch with the lips, especially as a sign of affection.

Synonyms

kiss, peck

Examples of usage

  • He leaned over to lip her cheek.
  • They lip each other goodbye.

Translations

Translations of the word "lip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรกbio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‹เค‚เค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lippe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bibir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ”‡ (kuchibiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรจvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ labio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dudak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…์ˆ  (ipsul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูุฉ (shifa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ret

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ดๅ”‡ (zuวchรบn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒฉแƒ˜ (t'uchi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ labio

Etymology

The word 'lip' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'lipe'. Over time, the meaning of 'lip' has evolved to refer to both the fleshy part of the mouth and cosmetic products used on the lips. Lips are essential for speech, eating, and expressing emotions like kissing. The history of lip cosmetics dates back to ancient civilizations, where natural ingredients like berries and red clay were used to color the lips. Today, lip products come in various shades and formulations to enhance the beauty of the lips.

See also: lipid, lips, lipstick.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,078 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.