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

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

Better yet, my efforts yielded everything from a Westman Atelier lipstick, liner, and gloss set to a Bobbi Brown eyeshadow and eyeliner duo for as little as $55. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

These tones were integral to Theron’s smudgy eyeliner at the London premiere and Hathaway’s smoky eye look at the Paris premiere. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026

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