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 On the same page, Eva Marcille added pink eyeliner to an otherwise black tie look which dominated the night. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024 With lots of eyeliner and the energy of a hardened survivalist, Stone drops her girl-next-door persona to embody the no-nonsense, edgy love interest at the center of Ruben Fleischer’s beloved horror comedy. Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024 Her glam included a dark gray eyeshadow look, that was emphasized by her dark black eyeliner, and a peachy nude lipgloss. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024 Smudged eyeliner; messy hair—an edgy, perfectly-imperfect vibe. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024 Perhaps the region’s most prominent cosmetic was eyeliner, which was made of a black powder called sormeh and worn by both women and men. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024 Seeing the beauty icon forgo foundation and eyeliner in front of so many cameras—with a huge smile on her face—was refreshing, to say the least. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Feb. 2024 Wearing the perfect eyeliner isn’t going to make somebody like you more than the next person who doesn’t have it on. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2024 Winged eyeliner perched atop and between crow's feet. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 14 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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