noun
- a dark substance (such as grease or makeup) applied under the eyes to reduce glare and improve vision, especially in sports
Usage: commonly used in baseball, football, and other outdoor sports
Examples
- The baseball player applied eyeblack under his eyes before stepping up to the plate.
- Football players wear eyeblack to cut down on sun glare during daytime games.
- She wiped the eyeblack from her cheeks after the game ended.
- Eyeblack has been used by athletes for decades to improve their focus and reduce reflections.
- The coach reminded the team to apply their eyeblack before warm-ups.