noun
Uncommon
eyeliner
EYE-lyn
Eyeliner (noun) means Cosmetic makeup applied along the edge of the eyelid to define the eyes. Example: “She applied a thin line of black eyeliner before heading out.”
noun
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Cosmetic makeup applied along the edge of the eyelid to define the eyes.
"She applied a thin line of black eyeliner before heading out."
How to use eyeliner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMakeup drawn along the eyelid to outline and define the eyes.
Common pairings
winged eyeliner
apply eyeliner
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Word forms
- Plural
- eyeliners
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Etymology
A compound of "eye" + "liner" (something that draws a line).
Rhymes for eyeliner
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What does “eyeliner” mean?
The word “eyeliner” means cosmetic makeup applied along the edge of the eyelid to define the eyes. In plain terms, makeup drawn along the eyelid to outline and define the eyes.
How do you pronounce “eyeliner”?
“Eyeliner” is pronounced EYE-lyn (/ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “eyeliner” in a sentence?
Here is “eyeliner” used in a sentence: “She applied a thin line of black eyeliner before heading out.”
What part of speech is “eyeliner”?
“Eyeliner” is a noun.
Is “eyeliner” a common word?
“Eyeliner” is an uncommon word in modern English.
