Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

upper-lip

noun
ˈʌpər lɪp
Definition
The part of the lip that is situated above the lower lip, forming the upper section of the mouth.
Examples
  • She applied lipstick carefully to her upper-lip before stepping out.
  • The cold wind made his upper-lip feel numb.
  • He smiled, revealing the faint scar on his upper-lip.
Meaning
The upper-lip is the fleshy boundary that forms the top part of the mouth, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes.
Synonyms
  • top lip
  • lip margin