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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According to Pinterest, the basic premise of Butter Yellow is imaginative living that includes anything from a surreal modern yellow bubble vase to a doll-like swipe of yellow eye shadow. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025 Hurley wore her brunette tresses in waves, while her makeup consisted of pewter eye shadow and lip gloss. Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 There’s something so satisfying about discovering a go-to beauty staple for your daughter, like this eye shadow palette. Blake Bakkila, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025 The draw to these glitter eye shadows is their alluring sparkle atop the eyelid. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

eye shadow

noun
: a colored cosmetic applied to the eyelids

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