noun
- A dark substance (typically grease or cream) applied under the eyes to reduce glare and improve visibility, commonly used by athletes in outdoor sports.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Common in baseball, football, and other outdoor sports
Examples
- The baseball player applied eyeblacks under his eyes before taking the field.
- Football players wear eyeblacks to cut down on sun glare during daytime games.
- She wiped the eyeblacks from her cheeks after the game ended.
- Eyeblacks have been used by athletes for decades to improve their performance in bright conditions.
- The coach reminded the team to apply their eyeblacks before the outdoor match.