Eyeliner
/ˈaɪˌlaɪnər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA cosmetic used to define the eyes.
/ˈaɪˌlaɪnər/
A cosmetic applied to the eyelids.
She used a liquid eyeliner for a precise line.
💡 Simply: Eyeliner is like a crayon for your eyes! You use it to draw a line along your eyelashes to make your eyes look more defined and pretty. Think of it like drawing a little picture on your eyelids!
👶 For kids: Makeup that you put on your eyelids to make your eyes look cool!
More Examples
A cat eye is a popular look achieved with eyeliner.
Waterproof eyeliner is a good choice for a hot day.
How It's Used
"She carefully applied eyeliner to her upper eyelids."
"The smoky eye look often involves the use of black eyeliner."
To apply eyeliner to the eyelids.
/ˈaɪˌlaɪnər/
To apply eyeliner.
She usually eyeliners her upper lids with a dark shade.
💡 Simply: To 'eyeliner' is to put the eyeliner makeup on your eyelids. Like, 'I'm going to eyeliner my eyes before I go out!'
👶 For kids: To put eyeliner on your eyes.
More Examples
She spent a while trying to eyeliner her eyes evenly.
How It's Used
"She eyeliners her eyes every morning."
From 'eye' + 'liner', referring to the line drawn along the eyelid. The term likely originated in the early 20th century with the rise of modern cosmetics.
The use of eyeliner as a cosmetic dates back to ancient civilizations like Egypt, where it was used for both aesthetic and protective purposes.
Memory tip
Think of the line that 'lines' your eye.
Word Origin
"From 'eye' (referring to the organ of sight) and 'liner' (a tool that draws a line)."