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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Most recently, Gomez showed off a deep cherry-red tint while wearing eyelash-grazing front bangs and a long bombshell blowout to Nicola Peltz Beckham’s Lola premiere in 2024. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026 Before his interview with IndieWire can begin, Charles Melton becomes distracted by a wayward eyelash. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 May 2026 Wand design and application While different eyelashes benefit from different mascara wands, most magnetic mascaras come with a medium-sized wand. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 The condition causes itchy eyes, puffy eyelids and crusty flakes along the eyelashes, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 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 7 Jun. 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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