black eye

noun

1
: a discoloration of the skin around the eye from bruising
2
b
: a bad reputation

Examples of black eye in a Sentence

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Prosecutors said Grimes was beaten to death and tortured, suffering from multiple lacerations to her head, two black eyes, and a broken arm, ribs and nose. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 His career sprouted from a little white lie and a big black eye. Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025 Related Articles Pink’s glam harkened back to her pop rock roots, with heavy black eye shadow and bold brows. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 In the days since, Hull has developed a pair of black eyes. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for black eye

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of black eye was in 1604

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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20eye. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

black eye

noun
: a dark discoloration of the skin around the eye as the result of a bruise

Medical Definition

black eye

noun
: a discoloration of the skin around the eye from bruising

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