Word: Lip

Pronunciation

/lɪp/

Definitions

• Noun: The fleshy, movable, pinkish organ that surrounds the opening of the mouth in humans and some animals, serving various functions such as articulation of speech, food intake, and expression of emotions. Example: “She bit her lip nervously.”
• Verb: To touch, play, or manipulate with the lips, often referring to a musical instrument. Example: “He can lip the trumpet melody flawlessly.”
• Adjective: Relating to or concerning the lips. Example: “Lip balm helps soothe chapped lips.”

Phrases

• “Thin-lipped” describes someone who looks stern or disapproving.
• “Read someone’s lips” means to understand what someone is saying by watching their lip movements, especially when they cannot be heard clearly.
• “Zip one’s lip” or “button one’s lip” is an idiomatic expression meaning to remain silent or not to reveal information.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She applied a coat of red lipstick on her lips before leaving for the party.”
• Verb: “The musician could lip-sync perfectly to the recorded track.”
• Adjective: “She bought a lip-smackingly delicious strawberry flavored lip gloss.”

Synonyms

• Mouth (noun)
• Pucker (verb, related to using the lips)
• Verbalize (verb, related to using the lips for speech)
• Oral (adjective, related to the mouth and lips)