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
Recent Examples on the Web
Beige eye shadow and a nude lip topped off her ensemble.
—
Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
The rest of her makeup, by Carolina Gonzalez, was perfectly festive, with a sparkling, shimmery eye shadow and bright crimson lip reminiscent of the Grinch's Santa suit.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
There are four shades of Rouge Dior lipstick for long-wear, satin-finish color; five eye shadows plucked from the Diorshow palettes; and four blush and highlighter pigments for year-round elegant color.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, under white powder and red eye shadow like Joker sycophants.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for eye shadow 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
The rest of her makeup, by Carolina Gonzalez, was perfectly festive, with a sparkling, shimmery eye shadow and bright crimson lip reminiscent of the Grinch's Santa suit.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
There are four shades of Rouge Dior lipstick for long-wear, satin-finish color; five eye shadows plucked from the Diorshow palettes; and four blush and highlighter pigments for year-round elegant color.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, under white powder and red eye shadow like Joker sycophants.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for eye shadow
Articles Related to eye shadow
Dictionary Entries Near eye shadow
Cite this Entry
“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share