lip
word
/ˈɫɪp/
lip
/lˈɪp/
lip
Definition
A lip is one of the two soft parts around your mouth. It can also mean the edge of something, especially when it sticks out slightly.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'lip' means the body part. Common phrases include 'upper lip', 'lower lip', 'lipstick', and 'bite your lip'. In objects, it often appears in technical or everyday descriptions like 'the lip of a cup' or 'the lip of a cliff'.
Spanish: labio - bordePortuguese (BR): lábio - bordaPortuguese (PT): lábio - rebordoChinese (Simplified): 嘴唇 - 边缘Chinese (Traditional): 嘴脣 - 邊緣Hindi: होंठ - किनाराArabic: شفة - حافةBengali: ঠোঁট - প্রান্ত (কোনো বস্তু)Russian: губа - край (предмета)Japanese: 唇 - ふち (物の縁)Vietnamese: môi - mép (cạnh)Korean: 입술 - 가장자리 (물체)Turkish: dudak - kenar (nesne)Urdu: ہونٹ - کنارہIndonesian: bibir - tepi (pinggiran)
Example Sentences
She put red color on her lips.
basic
His lip is dry in winter.
basic
Be careful near the lip of the cliff.
natural
There is a small crack on the lip of the cup.
basic
He bit his lip and tried not to laugh.
natural
I split my lip playing basketball yesterday.
natural