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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The professional poker player finished everything off with classic Hollywood glam, including long wispy eyelashes, black eyeliner, bronzy cheeks, a bright red lip, and matching nails. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 Ahead of his final regular-season home game Saturday against the archrival Edmonton Oilers, Kopitar’s leadership had the Kings an eyelash from a playoff berth. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 And then if that wasn't weird enough, my eyelashes and my eyebrows. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 The faces of Al Pacino and John Cazale are unmistakable — Pacino’s eyelashes, Cazale’s tundra of a forehead, their little-boyishness in close-up, the anxiety and melancholy in their eyes. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 31 Mar. 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 17 Apr. 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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