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

And despite the southern humidity, her eyeliner would surely stay intact. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 July 2026

Below, find out how to apply eyeliner, according to makeup artists. — Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 13 July 2026

Inside the butterfly, Sinot applied a shimmery blend of icy white and mauve shadows anchored by a thick wing of black eyeliner and lush false lashes. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026

The former Victoria's Secret Angel wore her waist-length brown hair in loose waves, while her glam—consisting of rosy blush, a bold red lip, and black eyeliner—recalled Swift's signature makeup look. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 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