Definition

Noun: A cosmetic product, typically in pencil, liquid, or gel form, applied in a line along the edge of the eyelids (usually the upper lash line) to define, contour, and emphasize the shape of the eyes.

Usage

Eyeliner is used as a countable noun (e.g., an eyeliner, eyeliners) or, more commonly, as an uncountable noun referring to the substance itself. - Apply eyeliner close to the lash line for a natural look. - She bought a new waterproof eyeliner. - Different types of eyeliner create different effects.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To tightline": A technique where eyeliner is applied to the upper waterline (the area at the base of the eyelashes) to make lashes appear fuller. This is an advanced use of eyeliner.
• "Winged eyeliner": A specific style where the line is extended outward and upward at the outer corner of the eye, creating a "wing" effect.

Variants and Related Words

• Kohl: A type of ancient eyeliner, traditionally made from stibnite, still used today to describe a soft, smudgy pencil eyeliner.
• Gel liner: Eyeliner in a pot with a gel-like consistency, applied with a brush.
• Liquid liner: Eyeliner with a liquid formula, often providing a sharp, precise line.
• Pencil liner: Eyeliner in a pencil form, which can be sharpened.

Synonyms

• Eye pencil (specifically for pencil form)
• Liner (informal shortening)

Related Phrases/Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms using the word "eyeliner." Its usage is almost exclusively literal, relating to cosmetics.

Noun

1. makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes