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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What makes a good concealer brush also makes a good lip, cream eyeshadow, and even an eyeliner brush. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025 The style is best created from the long-wearing buttery textures of eyeliner pencils like her Seamless Glide Eye Pencil, which is available in six shades including her beloved Burnt Umber. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 There are plenty of ways to use your best makeup products, like eyeliner, concealer, and bronzer, for eye-catching looks. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025 Ever the master of dewy makeup, the star looked fresh-faced, wearing just a swipe of blusher, matching cream lipstick, and thin eyeliner. Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 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 11 May. 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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