Synonyms for lip
Definitions
- n. 1
The projecting rim of an open container or a bell, etc.; a short open spout.
- n. 2
Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
- n. 3
Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
Related words
- Word family
- lipcurl lipless liplike lipped lippy lip-smacking lip-smackingly lipwork
- Phrases
- zip one's lip lip plate lower lip lip-service bite one's lip cleft lip lip balm loose lip
Forms
- Plural
- lips → rims, edges, spouts, brims…
Example sentences
- edge Sami seemed to have the edge on his older brother.
- rim I enjoy sipping on a margarita with salt around the rim.
- spout You must align the faucet spout with the sink drain.
- mouth Grandfather talked to me with a pipe in his mouth.
- cheek He swabbed the inside of his cheek with his Q-Tip.
- termination Tom sued his employer for wrongful termination.
By length
- 3 letters
- rim1
- 4 letters
- edge1, brim1, sass1, guff1
- 5 letters
- mouth1, cheek1, spout1
- 6 letters
- margin2, labium
- 8 letters
- rudeness2, labellum
- 9 letters
- insolence3, impudence
- 11 letters
- termination4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (margin2 = 2 syllables).