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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Celebrity makeup artist James Molloy is also a fan of the formula, which is enriched with cornflower water to condition eyelashes and soothe irritated eyes. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025 It is attached to the monarch’s thorax using eyelash glue, a gentler alternative to toxic super glues. Olivia Maule, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025 One viral clip by Ella Rose, who goes by @glamourddive, shows her pulling bags of perfumes and fake eyelashes from a dumpster behind an Ulta. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025 Then, peruse the site to score the same discount on all Merit Beauty products — including the exact mascara Martha Stewart calls on to show off her long eyelashes. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 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 13 Dec. 2025.

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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