Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upper-lip
Noun
/ˈʌpər lɪp/
Definition
The area of the face situated above the bottom lip and below the nose.
Examples
- She applied lipstick carefully on her upper lip.
- He smiled, revealing his upper lip with a slight curl.
- The cold wind made her upper lip feel numb.
Meaning
It refers to the top part of the lip, crucial for facial expressions and speech.
Synonyms
- Labium superius
- Top lip
