eye-catcher

noun

eye-catch·​er ˈī-ˌka-chər 

-ˌke-

: something that arrests the eye

eye-catching

ˈī-ˌka-chiŋ 

-ˌke-

adjective

eye-catchingly

ˈī-ˌka-chiŋ-lē 

-ˌke-

adverb

Examples of eye-catcher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Red sweaters also work wonderfully as bright eye-catchers between cozy layers, perfect for cold winter days. —Anna Daniela Burai, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024

These Madewell boots in a deep red with a kitten heel are an eye-catcher, while black or brown boots in plain smooth leather are versatile and classic. —Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024

Go for a white rail to keep the attention on your eye-catcher. —Macie Stump, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024

There are also anime attractions (Blue Box, Ranma 1/2), don't-miss documentaries (The Menendez Brothers, This is the Zodiac Speaking, Martha), and international eye-catchers (CTRL from India, Secret of the River from Mexico, Happiness Is from South Africa). —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024

Fastened with a red pom pom, the halter top was an instant eye-catcher. —Marie Courtois, Vogue, 12 June 2024

The biggest eye-catcher were the 3D kinetic butterflies that ran up her arms like opera gloves, which opened and closed throughout the night thanks to a motor incorporated into her gown. —Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

While the color—whether light or dark, bright, or dull—is always an eye-catcher, the manicure can be more expressive or more minimalist depending on the length or shape of the nails. —Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2024

And a real eye-catcher is average hourly earnings, which rose 0.44% vs. 0.3% expected. —Sam Goldfarb, WSJ, 5 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eye-catcher

• catcher
• hatcher
• matcher
• stature
• dispatcher
• flycatcher