eyelash

noun

eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash 

1

: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid

—usually used in plural

2

: a single hair of the eyelashes

3

: hairbreadth

Examples of eyelash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, some products stand the test of time no matter the season, like lengthening mascaras such as L’Oréal Paris’s formula, which gives you the illusion of eyelash extensions. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025

Shoppers are picking up rare markdowns on a Laneige lip balm (in addition to the viral lip mask), a Grande Cosmetics eyelash serum, and the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream, a viral moisturizer that reviewers celebrate for its hydrating, plumping, and anti-aging formula. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025

Excessive heat: High temperature from blow dryers, straighteners, curling wands, or eyelash curlers can worsen hair loss. —Health, 26 June 2025

Her dog's facial hair, including eyelashes, was shaved, and surgeons made two small incisions at the sides of her eyes to access the retina. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing eyelash

• not bat an eye/eyelash
• without batting an eyelash

Rhymes for eyelash

• calabash
• ash
• bash
• brash
• cache
• cash
• clash
• crash
• dash
• flash
• gash
• hash

Kids Definition

eyelash

noun

eye·​lash -ˌlash 

: a single hair of the fringe on the eyelid

Medical Definition

eyelash

noun

eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash 

1

: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid

—usually used in plural

2

: a single hair of the eyelashes