noun
chapstick
CHAP-stihk
noun
1
A stick of wax-based balm used to soothe and protect dry or chapped lips.
"She keeps a tube of chapstick in every coat pocket."
How to Use Chapstick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLip balm sold in stick form.
Common mistake
Technically a trademark, but used generically for any lip balm stick, much like "hoover" for vacuum cleaners.
Common pairings
apply chapstick
a tube of chapstick
Word Forms
chapsticks plural
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Etymology
From the brand name ChapStick, itself formed from chap (as in chapped skin) + stick.