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 First off, if your lashes grow down or just don't curl enough, Milan says to make sure to use a great eyelash curler and give them a few pumps. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2024 Meibomian gland dysfunction occurs when the glands on the edge of your eyelids (near your eyelashes) make insufficient or poor-quality oil. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024 The conditions on some patrols were so extreme that eyelashes turned to icicles and neck buffs froze solid. Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024 Warm compresses: Gently wiping a warm, wet cloth across your eyelids and eyelashes can help remove dandruff-like flakes or crust and clear blockages in tear ducts. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyelash 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Eyelash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelash. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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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