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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Beckham’s Satin Kajal Liner remains the number-one eyeliner across the Selfridges London beauty hall, with the top color being Cocoa, followed by Cinnamon. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 A good long-wear, transfer-proof eyeliner is hard to come by. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 These unique washcloths only need water to remove makeup like foundation, concealer, and blush, and are soft and gentle enough to wipe away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow around the delicate eye area. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 The actress styled her hair in a ponytail with a piece left out to frame her face, and kept her makeup natural with winged eyeliner. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025 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 14 Oct. 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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