eye shadow

noun

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

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Under the bangs were pencil-thin brows just like the ones Anderson has become synonymous with, highlighted by a vibrant, shimmery violet eye shadow applied all over the lid and lots of black eyeliner. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024 Portman wore a glam makeup look for the occasion with dramatic brown eye shadow, dark blush and a dark pink lipstick. Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Find it on Amazon This Eye Primer For a Crease-Free Look That viral eye shadow look is simple when this eye primer can hold your look in place for hours. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 The actress’ makeup consisted of pale blue eye shadow and a muted mauve lip, while her platinum blond curls peeked out beneath a white skull cap. Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

eye shadow

noun
: a colored cosmetic applied to the eyelids

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