lip — either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪp/
Example Sentences
- My mom always told me to zip my lip during boring family dinners.
- He gave lip service to helping with homework but never actually did it.
- She bit her lip nervously before the job interview.
lip
NOUN[/lɪp/]
either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'lippa,' which evolved from a Common Germanic ancestor. It developed as fundamental anatomical vocabulary designating the most prominent part of the mouth.
Breakdown
Old English 'lippa' (lip) → Modern English 'lip'. The word contains no productive morphemes in contemporary English, representing a simple, inherited root from Proto-Germanic.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom always told me to zip my lip during boring family dinners.”
“He gave lip service to helping with homework but never actually did it.”
“She bit her lip nervously before the job interview.”
“The coffee cup had a small chip on its lip.”
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