lip

US /lɪp/

Definition

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

The cold wind made her lips dry and painful.

Easy chapped lips
to chapped lips, meaning to crack due to dehydration
Medium lip balm stick
describing lip balm stick (either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking)
Hard read lips during video conferencing
to look at and comprehend written text regarding lips during video conferencing
Very Hard pay mere lip service to environmentalism
to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding mere lip service to environmentalism

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.