lip balm

noun

Meaning

A waxy substance applied topically to the lips to moisturize, soothe, and protect them from drying out or chapping.

Examples

I always keep a tube of lip balm in my pocket during the cold winter months.
She reached into her purse to find her favorite strawberry-scented lip balm.

Synonyms: chapstick, lip salve, lip moisturizer, lip conditioner

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lip balm

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪp ˌbɑːm/

Definition

A waxy substance applied topically to the lips to moisturize, soothe, and protect them from drying out or chapping.

Examples

I always keep a tube of lip balm in my pocket during the cold winter months.
She reached into her purse to find her favorite strawberry-scented lip balm.
Constant exposure to the sun can damage your skin, so be sure to use a lip balm with SPF.

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