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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Cochrane kept her visage in line with her usual look: black liquid eyeliner, brown shadow cut across the crease, arched brows and a nude lip. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025 Victoria Beckham’s kajal eyeliner—whether in a bronze, cobalt, or bordeaux hues—plush a wash of Tom Ford’s silky eyeshadow quad will add a bit of flair to les yeux. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025 Spice’s blue eyeliner matched her cerulean manicure and the color of Muni Long’s hair. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 June 2025 While the actress completed her outfit with a natural makeup look, Kai added dramatic winged eyeliner and smoky eyeshadow. Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 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 6 Jul. 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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