The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
eyeshadow n 1: makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes