eyelash

noun

eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
1
: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid
usually used in plural
2
: a single hair of the eyelashes
3

Examples of eyelash in a Sentence

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This ultra-popular, soft, and budget-friendly cashmere wrap scarf has an eyelash fringe edge for a stylish day-to-night look. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 Foreign Objects Foreign objects, such as dust, fingernails, pollen, or eyelashes, can scratch or become lodged in your eye during normal activities. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025 Our son has long eyelashes and big brown eyes and sandy blond hair. Anna Russell, New Yorker, 26 July 2025 The mere presence of eyelash mites isn’t usually a problem. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyelash

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyelash was in 1675

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“Eyelash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelash. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash -ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
: a single hair of the fringe on the eyelid

Medical Definition

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
1
: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid
usually used in plural
2
: a single hair of the eyelashes

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