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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The Russian model had a luminous complexion and a deep, plum-toned matte lip, paired with brown smoky eyes, and a flick of feline eyeliner. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2025 Ayan Broomfield Ayan Broomfield arrived at Chateau Marmont on Thursday with a bronzy base, bright undereyes and black eyeliner in her waterline. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 The formula is packed with skin-supportive ingredients like allantoin to soothe delicate eye skin and ceramides to help strengthen the moisture barrier (a huge win if dryness or crepiness makes eyeliner skip or smear). Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025 Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 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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