eyelet

noun

eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
1
a
: a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery)
b
: a small typically metal ring to reinforce an eyelet : grommet
2

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It’s adorned with flutter sleeves and subtle Swiss-dot pom-poms, plus darling eyelet lace and crochet detailing à la Reese Witherspoon and Miranda Kerr. Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025 For the cottagecore lovers, add a bit of pizzazz to your crisp percale with an eyelet edge. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2025 Rosa’s patent-pending system hinges on eyelets built into the wire cores of each arm, which the chains attach to with custom clasps. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 Printed cotton/silk maxi dresses, eyelet tops and dresses and blouses with ruffle necklines are among the non-denim pieces in the collection. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyelet

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyelet was in 1590

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

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eyelet

noun
eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
1
: a small hole (as in cloth or leather) for a lace or rope
2

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