Upper lip

/ˈʌpər lɪp/ noun

Definition

The top part of your lips, above your mouth opening.

Etymology

Upper means 'higher up' and lip comes from an old word for the edge of the mouth.

Kelly Says

Your upper lip is the top part of your mouth that helps you make kisses and silly faces! When you drink from a cup, your upper lip touches the rim first.

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