eyeliner

noun

eye·​lin·​er ˈī-ˌlī-nər How to pronounce eyeliner (audio)
: makeup used to emphasize the contour of the eyes

Examples of eyeliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Describe your go-to makeup style: My go-to makeup look is just concealer, blush, mascara and liquid eyeliner. Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 The account boasts a solid 90,000 followers, with select videos reaching up to 1 million views (hello, neon eyeliner!). Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 At Diesel and Rick Owens, alien-esque pupils and amphibian white contacts were worn with both quiet and exaggerated eyeliner respectively, while Avavav’s bruised eye makeup doubled down on the unsettling nature of the trend. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Oct. 2024 The brand’s complexion offerings — from the concealer, which was a top 10 makeup collection at Sephora in the U.S. last year, to its brow, eyeliner and lip collections — the company’s focus has been on creating shades and formulas that flatter a wide range of skin tones and undertones. Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyeliner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Oct. 2024.

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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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