lip (Meaning)
lip (n)
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
the top edge of a vessel or other container
either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell
lip (n.)
One of the two fleshy folds which surround the orifice of the mouth in man and many other animals. In man the lips are organs of speech essential to certain articulations. Hence, by a figure they denote the mouth, or all the organs of speech, and sometimes speech itself.
An edge of an opening; a thin projecting part of anything; a kind of short open spout; as, the lip of a vessel.
The sharp cutting edge on the end of an auger.
One of the two opposite divisions of a labiate corolla.
The odd and peculiar petal in the Orchis family. See Orchidaceous.
One of the edges of the aperture of a univalve shell.
lip (v. t.)
To touch with the lips; to put the lips to; hence, to kiss.
To utter; to speak.
To clip; to trim.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lip
lip Sentence Examples
- She nervously bit her lip as she awaited the results of the exam.
- With a swipe of her lip balm, she moisturized her dry lips.
- His bottom lip trembled as he fought to hold back tears.
- The actress applied a bold shade of lipstick to her lips before stepping onto the red carpet.
- A gentle kiss on the lips sealed their affectionate embrace.
- He whispered sweet nothings against her ear, his lips brushing lightly against her skin.
- The baby drooled as he tried to form words, his lips forming adorable shapes.
- She pressed her lips together in a tight line, trying to contain her frustration.
- A sly grin played on his lips as he plotted his next move.
- The singer's voice was like honey, each note caressing the listener's ears and leaving them longing for more, hanging onto her every word and the movement of her lips.
FAQs About the word lip
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking, (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx, an i
maximum, edge, brink, skirt, frame, cusp, rim, fringe, boundary, margin
center, heart, center, core, core, heart, interior,within, inside, middle
She nervously bit her lip as she awaited the results of the exam.
With a swipe of her lip balm, she moisturized her dry lips.
His bottom lip trembled as he fought to hold back tears.
The actress applied a bold shade of lipstick to her lips before stepping onto the red carpet.
