Definition of Kiss
Kiss
Kiss


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To touch or caress with the lips, typically as a sign of love or affection.

e.g. She gave her boyfriend a gentle kiss on the cheek.

(verb)
broadly, to lightly or gently touch something;

e.g. She felt the cool breeze kiss her skin when she opened the window.

(noun)
the action or instance of lightly touching someone/something with one's lips;

e.g. My mother placed a kiss on my forehead before sending me to school.

(noun)
an expression of love or affection in written communication such as a letter, often in the form of the letter "X" (usually used in the plural as "kisses");

e.g. His letter ended with kisses and good wishes for us.

(noun)
the action or instance of lightly or gently coming into contact with (i.e. touching) something or someone;

e.g. The kiss of the pen left an ink stain on his white shirt.

(noun)
(American) a small drop-shaped cookie, or a small piece of chocolate candy;

e.g. She ate a chocolate kiss after dinner.



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