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

For example, Korean blushes are quickly claiming top spots in my rotation, along with shimmery eye shadows and glitter liners that add just the right amount of everyday sparkle. —Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026

If a new handbag or pair of shoes from your favorite designer brand isn’t currently in the cards, purchasing a smooth lip liner or shimmery eye shadow is a small way to treat yourself. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026

Chase Infiniti and Wunmi Mosaku both let their gowns lead the way, with eye shadow that matched the bright hues of their looks. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026

Once liquid blushes, bronzers sticks, and cream eye shadows took over the beauty aisles, people saw the benefit of a boost of radiance and hydration on an overall makeup look. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 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