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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On Gaga's eyes, the brand confirmed Tanno used the Haus Labs Precision Sculpt Shaping Balm in Sculpt and Taper, the Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer in Terra Sol and Amber Horizon, both of its black eyeliner formulas (pencil and liquid), as well as the B Structural Mascara. Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026 For Sky Ferreira, that meant a smoky charcoal eye brought all the way up to the brow bone; on Benee, a sculptural eyeliner flick; for Naomi Sharon, chromatic glam that traveled across her eyes, lips, and cheekbones. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026 Valentine’s Day Edition For emo millennials ready to break out the black eyeliner and Doc Martens — whether with friends or a significant other — this may be the spot. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026 The beauty company, whose brands include Estée Lauder, Too Faced and Clinique, has been fined $750,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice, after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for selling eyeliners containing a forever chemical. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyeliner

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Feb. 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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