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eyeliner

American

[ahy-lahy-ner] / ˈaɪˌlaɪ nər /

noun

a cosmetic for the eyelids, usually applied in a thin line close to the lashes to accentuate the eyes.

eyeliner British

/ ˈaɪˌlaɪnə /

noun

a cosmetic used to outline the eyes

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Etymology

Origin of eyeliner

First recorded in 1955–60; eye + liner ¹

Example Sentences

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Corsets, glitter, heavy eyeliner and dark tones mark a striking departure from the traditional image of an Irish folk musician, and it hasn't gone unnoticed.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But Vance wasn’t wearing any eyeliner that day and didn’t engage in such drama.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

Bardot starred in nearly 50 films including And God Created Woman and Contempt, setting fashion trends with her tousled blonde hair and bold eyeliner, before becoming the model for Marianne, the personified symbol of France.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

“I never thought I would get plastic surgery,” said Caruso, who opted in after noticing that her eyeliner no longer showed up on her eyes due to hooding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Jenna’s eyes are heavy with eyeliner, dark smears that don’t match her baby-pink tights.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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