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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The best eyelash curlers, on the other hand, are ergonomic, easy to use, and designed for all eye shapes and lash lengths. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025 There were discussions about the addition of false eyelashes, according to the film’s visual effects makeup artist and creature designer, Mike Hill, but the consensus was that Elordi’s own were long and fluttering enough. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 Nurx is a telehealth company that offers prescriptions for everything from eyelash growth serum to rosacea to hyperpigmentation. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025 Grant’s eyelashes were noticeably accentuated and clumped together on the top and bottom using mascara only. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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