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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What is the eyelash growth cycle? Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 June 2026 Most recently, Gomez showed off a deep cherry-red tint while wearing eyelash-grazing front bangs and a long bombshell blowout to Nicola Peltz Beckham’s Lola premiere in 2024. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026 Before his interview with IndieWire can begin, Charles Melton becomes distracted by a wayward eyelash. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 May 2026 Wand design and application While different eyelashes benefit from different mascara wands, most magnetic mascaras come with a medium-sized wand. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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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