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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Naturally, Sombr relished the moment by slicking back his hair and wiping his eyeliner to end the song with a flourish. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026 Alexandra French, a celebrity makeup artist, completed Rodrigo's look with sharp, cat-eye eyeliner, black mascara, and a deep scarlet lip. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 May 2026 The high-glamour gown and conservative cut were juxtaposed with blond brows, teal eyeliner and bubblegum blush crafted by artist Sophia Sinot. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wore her hair slicked back in a low bun, dark black eyeliner to bring out her eyes, and a light pink lip. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyeliner

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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 5 Jun. 2026.

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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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