Words / B1

Y-shad-oh/ˈaɪ ˌʃædəʊ/

Eye shadow (id: eye-shadow) is coloured powder or cream put on the eyelids as make-up (often uncountable). Eyeliner is a line; mascara is for lashes. Uniform: eye shadow fails the inspection; make-up is for after school.

Meaning

Coloured powder or cream put on the eyelids as make-up (often uncountable).

Examples

• “Eye shadow fails the uniform inspection; make-up is for after school.”
• “Eye-shadow palettes stay in the drama make-up kit; they are not for the exam hall.”

Good to know

eye shadow (often uncountable). Contrast: eyeliner / mascara. Uniform / drama. Mix-up: a shadow in English is shade from light, not the make-up.

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