eye shadow

American

Or eyeshadow

noun

a cosmetic coloring material applied to the eyelids.

eye shadow British

noun

a coloured cosmetic put around the eyes so as to enhance their colour or shape

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Etymology

Origin of eye shadow

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Hints of pink eye shadow, dark eyeliner, red pigmented eyebrows and crimson lipstick complete the transformation — the next “national treasure” has taken the stage.

From Los Angeles Times

“We started to see a lot more intensive makeup looks, with contouring and heavy eye shadow application.”

From MarketWatch

Sephora gave shoppers free rein to schmear on lipstick and play with eye shadow.

From The Wall Street Journal

You’ll find Amber workshopping her stories at a cafe in Leimert Park, with a sheer, subtle eye shadow that creates a glow around her almond eyes.

From Los Angeles Times

For me, it was where I met friends after school, tried on eye shadow for the first time, and listened to DJs pumping out dance music.

From BBC

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