Eyeliner

//ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Makeup used to outline the eye, generally applied along or close to the lashline. countable, uncountable

    "Do you need to wear eyeliner? As with any makeup step, eyeliner is completely optional. From an artistic perspective, if you are wearing eyeshadow, I almost always recommend wearing eyeliner, unless your eyelids and eyelashes are obscured by the eyebrow area. Eyeliner is a basic part of an eye-makeup design because it shapes and defines the eyes and makes the eyelashes look thicker."

  2. 2
    makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes wordnet

Example

More examples

"You're wearing eyeliner, aren't you?"

Etymology

From eye + liner.

Related phrases

kohl pencil

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