eye shadow

eye shadow
noun
: a cosmetic cream in various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes

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a cosmetic coloring material applied to the eyelids.
Also, eyeshadow.
[1925-30]

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eye shadow UK US noun [countable/uncountable] [singular eye shadow plural eye shadows]
a coloured substance that you can put on your eyelids
Thesaurus: make-uphyponym

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eye shadow,
a cosmetic used for coloring the eyelids, so as to beautify the eyes.

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noun, pl ⋯ -ows [count, noncount]
: a type of colored makeup that is put on the eyelids

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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