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

One element Davy loved was giving Jules black eyeliner under her eyes — a detail that’s a little baby doll-like. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Teenagers in heavy eyeliner still spilled out of Hot Topic, and young girls practiced figure skating jumps on the ice. — Casey Parks, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026

Her makeup, meanwhile, consisted of black eyeliner, gold eyeshadow, and a glossy nude lip. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Pro tips The biggest mistake beginners make with pencil eyeliner is attempting to draw one flawless, uninterrupted stroke from the inner corner to the outer corner. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 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