Lip: meaning, definitions and examples
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lip
[ lษชp ]
body part
Either of the two fleshy parts or folds forming the margins of the mouth and functioning in speech.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They kissed on the lips.
- She had a cut on her lip.
- He bit his lip nervously.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "lip" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lรกbio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Lippe
๐ฎ๐ฉ bibir
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ warga
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ (kuchibiru)
๐ซ๐ท lรจvre
๐ช๐ธ labio
๐น๐ท dudak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ (ipsul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุฉ (shifa)
๐จ๐ฟ ret
๐ธ๐ฐ pera
๐จ๐ณ ๅดๅ (zuวchรบn)
๐ธ๐ฎ ustnica
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแฉแ (t'uchi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dodaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.