eyelash

noun eye·lash \ ˈī-ˌlash \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Definition of eyelash

1 : the fringe of hair edging the eyelid —usually used in plural

2 : a single hair of the eyelashes

3 : hairbreadth

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Additionally, users can add effects that give the background in the lip-syncing videos some flair, much like Snapchat’s facial recognition feature that adds dog ears and super-sized eyelashes to photos and videos.

— monica rodriguez, Fortune, "Facebook Wants to Help You Karaoke With Friends," 5 June 2018
So if LeBron does bat his eyelashes, the Heat can wink back without regret.

— ira winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "ASK IRA: Will LeBron 'play' the Heat, Riley again this offseason?," 4 June 2018
There were plenty of opportunities to make a fuss, but Thompson never came close to batting an eyelash.

— ben golliver, SI.com, "The Warriors Cheat Death Again Thanks to Klay Thompson," 27 May 2018
Specializes in anti-aging facials, body treatments, injectables, medi spa treatments, spray tans, eyelash extensions and mani/pedis.

— peggy siegal, Town & Country, "This Underground Plastic Surgery Guide Is the Talk of the Upper East Side," 20 Nov. 2017
On a recent afternoon, uniformed police constables patrolled the park outside the high school, and young women in tank tops and eyelash extensions lingered in a playground, killing time.

— ellen barry, The Seattle Times, "What the royal bride-to-be means to black Londoners," 14 May 2018
And given that the extended menu includes tasty gourmet sandwiches, like a honey BBQ Sriracha chicken one, Starbucks-lovers won’t even bat an eyelash at the absence of sparkly fraps every season.

— refinery29.com, "The End Is Near For Unicorns & Mermaids As Starbucks Plans To Trim Special Menu," 29 Apr. 2018
But Morgan’s makeup, including fluttery eyelashes, was flawless.

— joy sewing, Houston Chronicle, "Texans cheerleader turned defeat into victory," 2 Apr. 2018
Jenner also slyly zoomed in on her own face, showcasing her clear complexion, subtle freckles and lush eyelashes behind Stormi's messy head of hair.

— abby jones, Billboard, "Kylie Jenner Relaxes With Baby Stormi in Adorable New Photos," 24 Apr. 2018

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eyelash

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Definition of eyelash for English Language Learners

: any one of the hairs that grow along the top of the eyelid

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eyelash

noun eye·lash \ ˈī-ˌlash \

Definition of eyelash for Students

: one of the hairs that grow along the top of the eyelid

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eyelash

noun eye·lash \ ˈī-ˌlash \

medical Definition of eyelash

1 : the fringe of hair edging the eyelid —usually used in plural

2 : a single hair of the eyelashes

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