eyelash

noun

eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash 

1

: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid

—usually used in plural

2

: a single hair of the eyelashes

3

: hairbreadth

Examples of eyelash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even better: Despite the fear that may accompany placing a contraption so close to your eyeballs, high-quality eyelash curlers do the trick without pinching or pulling. —Lindsay Colameo, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024

Domingo replies, practically batting his eyelashes, unembarrassed to ask me to expand on my compliment. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024

Our testing team trials beauty finds that solve problems, such as the best shampoos for thinning hair and anti-aging products, as well as those that amp up your natural beauty, like false eyelashes. —Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024

The poster features a red, white, light blue and black illustration of a young Minnelli, with her signature pixy hair style and long eyelashes, by artist Kii Arens. —Marc Malkin, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing eyelash

• not bat an eye/eyelash
• without batting an eyelash

Kids Definition

eyelash

noun

eye·​lash -ˌlash 

: a single hair of the fringe on the eyelid

Medical Definition

eyelash

noun

eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash 

1

: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid

—usually used in plural

2

: a single hair of the eyelashes