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eyeliner

noun

eye·​lin·​er ˈī-ˌlī-nər How to pronounce eyeliner (audio)
: makeup used to emphasize the contour of the eyes

Examples of eyeliner in a Sentence

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A little trick that’s been passed down for years is using a colored eyeliner in your waterline to enhance your eye color. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Together, Beyoncé and Kole updated her signature cat-eye and wispy lashes with a sharp inner corner and black eyeliner in her waterline. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 In ancient Kemet, kohl eyeliner was used to protect the eyes from dust, disease and negative spiritual intentions. Essence, 23 Nov. 2025 Something as simple as Victoria Beckham’s silky smooth eyeliner or a Chanel compact with the interlocking Cs is bound to brighten up the morning. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyeliner

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyeliner was in 1929

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“Eyeliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeliner. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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eyeliner

noun
eye·​lin·​er ˈī-ˌlī-nər How to pronounce eyeliner (audio)
: makeup used to emphasize the outline of the eye

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