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In contrast to her undone hairstyle, Chopra looked ready for a day at the office in a polished white jumpsuit featuring a crisp dress shirt bodice, eyelet cutouts running down the front, and wide-legged trousers.—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a jean jacket once the sun goes down.—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 The duvet cover, crafted from a 100% cotton sateen, boasts verdant embroidery and an eyelet trim.—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026 Instead of traditional eyelets, Skechers uses a string enclosure that creates a smooth, even wrap across the foot.—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyelet
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Etymology
alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus