eyelet

noun

eye·​let ˈī-lət 

1

a

: a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery)

b

: a small typically metal ring to reinforce an eyelet : grommet

2

: peephole, loophole

Examples of eyelet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If sheer lace is too revealing, an eyelet dress, like the one below, offers a similar effect while leaving more to the imagination. —Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 June 2026

Colors aside, the most unique feature of the True Blue Air Jordan 3 is its use of gray elephant print across the mid-panel of the eyelets. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

The billowy bottoms are made from a breathable cotton poplin material and feature stunning eyelet hemlines. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026

This dress is ideal for resort vacations and city sightseeing alike—the soft inner lining is breathable and offers full coverage even in lighter shades, while the eyelet-style lace design adds a stylish touch. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for eyelet

• autopilot
• islet
• pilot
• stylet

Kids Definition

eyelet

noun

eye·​let ˈī-lət 

1

: a small hole (as in cloth or leather) for a lace or rope

2

: grommet