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

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Ever the master of dewy makeup, the star looked fresh-faced, wearing just a swipe of blusher, matching cream lipstick, and thin eyeliner. Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 Stila Stay All Day® Chroma-Flash Liquid Eye Liner Give your eye makeup a dramatic and festival-worthy touch with these new colorful chrome eyeliners from Stila. Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 He was seen wearing a tuxedo with pale face makeup, darkness under his eyes and black eyeliner. Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 And are willing to discuss, without apology, both eyeliner and the meaning of the universe. Judith Viorst, Allure, 1 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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