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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Here, the vocalist juxtaposed a mature half-sheer white gown with a ballerina bun, blue eyeliner in her bottom lash line, coral and bronze eye shadow on her lids, black mascara and a nude lip. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Plus, my eyelashes, skin texture, and eyeliner look far crisper and sharper. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The creamy formula of this eyeliner pencil glides on easily and lasts all day. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Much like her makeup, which featured a stroke of black eyeliner to enhance her eyes and long, black lashes. Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 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 3 Jul. 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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