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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The Baby Got Peach eye shadow palette features nine shades and three unique finishes. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 Yet, Allure argued at the time, the real highlight of her look was her makeup — a technicolor eye shadow creation, again by Barose. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 May 2025 Throw on some shimmer from your favorite eye shadow palette using your fingers—no makeup brushes required. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025 What should mature skin types keep in mind when looking for an eye shadow primer? Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eye shadow

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 May. 2025.

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eye shadow

noun
: a colored cosmetic applied to the eyelids

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