eye shadow

noun

: a cosmetic cream or powder in one of various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes

Examples of eye shadow in a Sentence

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Get ready to channel your inner artist, and start playing with your eye shadow palettes, eyeliner, and lipsticks. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2025 Most often, Iman was styled with protruding, sculpture-esque hair, abstract eye shadow and vibrant lip colors. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 July 2025 Opting to use draconian eye shadow was a no-brainer for Freedman and Zeta-Jones. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 July 2025 Skin and hair color In addition to eye color, skin and hair color are other elements to consider when purchasing an eye shadow palette. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eye shadow

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eye shadow was in 1922

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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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eye shadow

noun
: a colored cosmetic applied to the eyelids

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