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

Famous for her long fake eyelashes, this year Brooke launched her own lash brand Doting Beauty—kits of four styles sell for $35. — Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Long and solid false eyelashes should be avoided, as should spray tans that are too dark, have orange tones or overuse contouring and highlighting. — Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026

Her eyes take center stage, accentuated by extra-dark eyelashes. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026

What is the eyelash growth cycle? — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 June 2026

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