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 star went bold with eyeliner and long lashes and added a glossy nude pink lip to complete the beauty look. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, glitter shadow spilled under her eyes, filling in her waterline next to a brown eyeliner with hints of gold. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 According to various tattoo and permanent makeup clinics, eyeliner tattoos can last up to three years, sometimes up to five, which seemed to be Velez's case. Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 While Mastrantonio had Claudia exploring heavy eyeliner and sultry red lipstick, Pegoretti worked with different wigs to express Claudia’s desire to appear more age appropriate. Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 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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