ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eyeliner

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eyeliner is a noun meaning Makeup used to outline the eye, generally applied along or close to the lashline.

Meaning

Makeup used to outline the eye, generally applied along or close to the lashline.

Example Sentences

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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cosmetic, pen, pencil, crayon, eyeline, lashline.

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