Lip
Noun
UK
/lÉŞp/
US
/lÉŞp/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The soft edge of the mouth; the edge of a container.
Example
"Her lips are soft."
"She burned her lip by drinking hot tea too quickly."
"She doesn't put lipstick on her lips when she goes out."
Explanation
A lip is the soft edge of your mouth. Lips are parts of your face, like the eyes, ears, and nose. You use your lips to eat, talk, smile, and kiss. Lips can show feelings, like smiling when happy or pouting when upset. A lip can also mean the edge of a container, like the lip of a cup, which is the part you drink from.