eyeliner

noun

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

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Princess Diana made blue eyeliner a staple of her beauty routine throughouts the ‘80s. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 This gel eyeliner’s creamy, glide-on formula delivers rich, even pigment in every swipe, and Tootsie (a cool brown) strikes the perfect balance between soft and defining. Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026 For days when she’s getting photographed or heading to a board meeting, Givenchy’s loose powder sets and blurs; while Maybelline’s liquid eyeliner gives her gave a subtle lift. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026 What to look for in a quality Clinique eyeliner Shade variety Black is the most common shade of Clinique eyeliners, followed by brown. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyeliner

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Apr. 2026.

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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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