- eye shadow
- noun Date: 1930 a cosmetic cream or powder in one of various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
eye shadow
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Eye shadow — is a cosmetic that is applied on the eyelids and under the eyebrows. It is commonly used to make the wearer s eyes stand out or look more attractive.Eye shadow adds depth and dimension to one s eyes, complements the eye color, or simply draws… … Wikipedia
eye shadow — eye shadows also eye shadow N MASS Eye shadow is a substance which you can paint on your eyelids in order to make them a different colour … English dictionary
eye shadow — eye shad ow, eyeshadow eye shad ow([imac] sh[a^]d [=o]), n. a cosmetic powder or cream of a dark tint, applied on the eyelids or just under the eyebrows to accentuate the eyes. Compare {eyeliner}. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eye shadow — eye .shadow n [U and C] coloured ↑make up that you put on your ↑eyelids to make your eyes look more attractive … Dictionary of contemporary English
eye shadow — eye ,shadow noun count or uncount a colored substance that you can put on the skin above your eyes … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
eye shadow — ☆ eye shadow n. a cosmetic preparation of any of various colors applied to the upper eyelids … English World dictionary
eye shadow — noun : a cosmetic cream in various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes * * * a cosmetic coloring material applied to the eyelids. Also, eyeshadow. [1925 30] * * * eye shadow UK US noun [countable/uncountable] [singular eye… … Useful english dictionary
eye shadow — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms eye shadow : singular eye shadow plural eye shadows a coloured substance that you can put on your eyelids … English dictionary
eye shadow — n. to apply, put on eye shadow * * * [ aɪˌʃædəʊ] put on eye shadow to apply … Combinatory dictionary
eye shadow — {n. phr.} A cream used to darken the eyelids in order to make the eyes more noticeable. * /Jane s mother told her that girls in the ninth grade shouldn t be using eye shadow./ … Dictionary of American idioms
eye shadow — {n. phr.} A cream used to darken the eyelids in order to make the eyes more noticeable. * /Jane s mother told her that girls in the ninth grade shouldn t be using eye shadow./ … Dictionary of American idioms
