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Definition of eyeliner

eyeliner

/ˈaɪˌlaɪnər/
eye · lin · er
Plural:eyeliners
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eyeliner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cosmetic applied in a line along the rims of the eyes to define, accentuate, or alter their shape.

Example

"She carefully applied a thin stroke of black eyeliner to make her eyes stand out before leaving for the event."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for eyeliner

• Nearby Words

eyelift
eyelike
eyeline
eyeliner
eyeopener
eyepatch
eyepiece

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century as a compound of 'eye' and 'liner' (something that outlines), popularized alongside the commercial boom of modern cosmetics.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyeliner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyeliner
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