Word
eyeliner
Phoneticseye·lin·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈaɪˌɫaɪnɝ/
UK/ˈaɪlaɪnɐ/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a type of makeup you put on the skin around your eyes. You use it to make your eyes look bigger or more noticeable.
n. a cosmetic substance applied to the rim of the eyelids to enhance or define the appearance of the eyes. Available in liquid, pencil, or gel forms.
Examples
“She applies black eyeliner before she goes to the party.”
“The makeup artist used a waterproof eyeliner to ensure the look stayed perfect during the long wedding ceremony.”
“Modern cosmetic trends often involve bold eyeliner techniques, such as the winged look, which requires a steady hand and high-pigment liquid formulas.”
Examples
simple
“She applies black eyeliner before she goes to the party.”
contextual
“The makeup artist used a waterproof eyeliner to ensure the look stayed perfect during the long wedding ceremony.”
complex
“Modern cosmetic trends often involve bold eyeliner techniques, such as the winged look, which requires a steady hand and high-pigment liquid formulas.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to a specific pencil or product.
Etymology
From eye + liner.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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