lips (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: [lɪps]

Definition

The fleshy, projecting parts of the face that form the opening of the mouth.

Examples

• He kissed her on the lips.

• Her lips were chapped from the cold weather.

• The lipstick was a bright shade of red, making her lips stand out.

How to Use lips

bite one's lips (idiom)

To press one's lips together, often to control an emotion like pain, anger, or nervousness. — "He bit his lips to stop himself from shouting."

part one's lips (collocation)

To open the mouth slightly, often to speak or take something in. — "She didn't even part her lips to thank him."

on the lips of (idiom)

Being spoken about by many people; widely discussed. — "The new scandal was on the lips of everyone in town."

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