Lips

Pronunciation: /lɪps/

Definitions of lips

noun The part of the mouth that is used for speaking, eating, and kissing.

Example Sentences

A1 She applied lip balm to her lips to keep them moisturized.

A2 He kissed her gently on the lips before saying goodbye.

B1 Her lips quivered with fear as she waited for the results of the test.

B2 The singer's red lipstick perfectly complemented her full, pouty lips.

C1 His lips formed a thin line as he listened to the disappointing news.

C2 The actress's lips were the focal point of her flawless makeup look on the red carpet.

Examples of lips in a Sentence

formal Her lipstick perfectly accentuated her full lips.

informal She applied a bold red color to her lips before going out.

slang Her lips were poppin' with that new gloss on.

figurative His words were like honey, sweet and smooth as they touched her lips.

Grammatical Forms of lips

• past tense: lipped
• plural: lips
• comparative: more lipped
• superlative: most lipped
• present tense: lip
• future tense: will lip
• perfect tense: have lipped
• continuous tense: is lipping
• singular: lip
• positive degree: lip
• infinitive: to lip
• gerund: lipping
• participle: lipping

Origin and Evolution of lips

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lips' originated from the Old English word 'lippa' which is of Germanic origin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lips' has retained its basic meaning of the fleshy parts forming the mouth opening, but has also expanded to include symbolic meanings related to kissing, speaking, and expression.