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

Recent Examples on the Web The artist went graphic with her eye look– a knife-straight eyeliner with white inner corners– which was emboldened by long eyelashes. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023 Hoppa has also led the Tigers’ to 17 NCAA appearances and was an eyelash away from another in 2022. Ainslie Lee | Alee@al.com, al, 18 Aug. 2023 Dozens of videos that have gotten millions of views show people rubbing castor oil over their eyelids, across their eyelashes and under their eyes to help treat issues like dryness, floaters, cataracts, poor vision, and even glaucoma. Katie Camero, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2023 For a darker look, draw inspiration from the red false eyelashes and hair dye on Selita Ebanks and Montel Williams. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Oct. 2023 The first ghost emulated Kardashian with long eyelashes and rocking a Mickey Mouse bow (the reality star is an avid Disney lover). Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023 Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: What to Know About the Rare and Fatal Genetic Disorder Signs and Symptoms The condition includes signs such as downward slanting eyelids, little presence of eyelashes, and absent or small ears. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Aug. 2023 The hyper-realistic design, done in the middle of his bicep, features eyelashes and an eyebrow inspired by the social media star. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023 A couple of women, their eyelashes still dripping, took selfies under an archway. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023 See More

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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 5 Dec. 2023.

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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