Recent Examples on the WebIts neckline and short sleeves are trimmed with eyelet lace, which gives the blouse a luxe look.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024 With minimalist eyelet details, the dainty design is also stretchy and supportive.—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024 Lilly Pulitzer Michela Eyelet Cami, $55 (Save 60%) Grab a little inspiration from Taylor Swift with an eyelet top.—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024 Stewart also posed with Lily-Rose Depp, who was dressed in pink eyelet tube top and ultra low-rise tweed skirt from the French luxury fashion house.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024 Tie your main line to one eyelet, then add an 18- to 24-inch leader to the other eyelet, finishing with tying your spinner to the terminal end of the leader.—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024 The tie front creates a uniquely flattering fit, while the subtle eyelet detail imparts charm.—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024 Outfitted with antique-looking brown leather, brass eyelets, hiker laces, and a 1.5-inch platform, these shoes were one of the bestsellers this year due to their unique style and outfit versatility.—Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 Gap Eyelet Cropped Shirt $70 $34 This fresh take on a classic cotton button-up shirt has us in a chokehold thanks to the dainty eyelet accents on the hem and collar and cropped silhouette.—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus
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