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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But Mauve Wine can be sported in novel ways too including by choosing just the right eyeliner, as runway models dd at Giorgio Armani’s show last fall in Milan. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 Her makeup included a nude lip with dark eyes, including bold eyeliner and lashes, paired with an elaborate updo reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025 Madison kept to her usual: a light pink lip, smoked out eyeliner, and a flush of blush. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 The hands-free, real-time tutorials projected directly into the user’s field of vision enable precise application of products, such as contouring or eyeliner, with virtual overlays guiding each step. Wayne Liu, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 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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