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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Because the shadow already brought a bold touch to her head-to-toe aesthetic, Streicher left eyeliner out of the equation, opting for a generous coat of mascara instead. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Swift swapped out her red lipstick for a dark pink, and finished off her look with black winged eyeliner. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026 Some mornings begin with care, friends helping each other fix clothes, adjust eyeliner, straighten a sari fold that was undone during sleep. Vogue, 1 June 2026 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 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 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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