lip rouge

Thân thiện

A woman applies lip rouge while looking in a compact mirror.

Definition

Noun: A cosmetic product, typically in stick, liquid, or cream form, whose primary purpose is to add color to the lips. It is a synonym for "lipstick."

Usage

"Lip rouge" is a somewhat dated or formal term for what is now most commonly called "lipstick." It is used to describe the cosmetic item itself. * She applied a bright shade of lip rouge before the party. * The actress's signature was her deep red lip rouge.

Advanced Usage

• The term can occasionally be used in historical or vintage contexts to evoke a specific era, such as the 1920s or 1950s, when this phrasing was more common.

Variants and Related Words

• Lipstick (n): The modern and far more common term for the same product.
• Lip color (n): A general term encompassing lipstick, lip gloss, and lip stain.
• Lip gloss (n): A cosmetic for lips that adds shine, sometimes with subtle color.

Synonyms

• Lipstick
• Lip color

Related Phrases

• To put on lip rouge: To apply lipstick.
  • She put on her lip rouge in the rearview mirror.

Học thuật

Noun

1. makeup that is used to color the lips

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lipstick