eye shadow

noun

: a cosmetic cream or powder in one of various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes

Examples of eye shadow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Saie declined to comment on sales forecasts for the eye shadow, but described it as their biggest launch to date. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Cregan resigns the next day and heads back north after falling in love with Alysanne Blackwood, the cool archer lady with the eye shadow. — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Overall, the effect of both was a really subtle, sheer, wearable eye shadow that enhanced my eyes while still feeling really natural and effortless. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026

Casillas then swept a champagne color under her brows and a shimmery, pearlescent hue underneath her lower lashline, and paired the blue eye shadow with fluttery lashes and majorly dewy pink blush. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eye shadow

• overshadow
• caddo
• foreshadow

Kids Definition

eye shadow

noun

: a colored cosmetic applied to the eyelids