kiss

[kis] / kɪs /

NOUN

touching lips to another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

peck salute smooch

STRONG

butterfly caress embrace endearment osculation salutation smack

VERB

touch one's lips to another's

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brush glance graze greet salute

STRONG

French butterfly lip neck osculate peck smooch

WEAK

make out pucker up

Example Sentences

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Using the D-Day anniversary to do it is just chef’s kiss, I’d have to say.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"Our first kiss was magical," said Shona, who was a performing arts teacher when she signed up to the show.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Then, they sealed their newest contract with a kiss.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

We can’t say, in 2029, “Let’s kiss and make up.”

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

He took it and bowed deeper to kiss the air above it.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck