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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Even models’ eyelashes were made from recycled wool fibers. Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026 One trick for longer-lasting curl on your eyelashes is to heat up your eyelash curler using a blow dryer. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026 Riley tugs the false eyelashes off. Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyelash

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Feb. 2026.

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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