eyeshade
A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a…A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.
(uncountable)A cosmetic product which may be applied to the upper eyelid and to the area near the eye to change skin coloration.
2007, "Makeup Techniques", www.cosmeticsskincare.org, retrieved 15 Oct 2007, There are many colors of eyeshade to choose from and many different brands that will help your eyes look brilliant.
- a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From eye + shade.From eye + shade.
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plural: eyeshadesSynonyms
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