eyeliner

noun

eye·​lin·​er ˈī-ˌlī-nər 

: makeup used to emphasize the contour of the eyes

Examples of eyeliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pouting her lips at the camera, Mendes showed off her signature black cat eye eyeliner, nude lipstick, and a bombshell blowout with piecey layers and bangs in the black-and-white photos. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

The traditional eyeliner was eschewed—a chunky black kajal swiped across the lid on one eye, then on the lower lash line on the other. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026

The lavender-gray shadow extended far past the outer corner of her eye, almost to her temple, anchored by bold strokes of black eyeliner and minimal mascara. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026

Valentine’s Day Edition For emo millennials ready to break out the black eyeliner and Doc Martens — whether with friends or a significant other — this may be the spot. —Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eyeliner

• airliner
• combiner
• designer
• diviner
• headliner
• pulvinar
• recliner
• refiner
• diner
• finer
• liner
• miner

Kids Definition

eyeliner

noun

eye·​lin·​er ˈī-ˌlī-nər 

: makeup used to emphasize the outline of the eye