eyelet

noun

eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
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

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Crafted from 100 percent cotton, this soft mini dress features an eyelet hem that is perfect for spring. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 PrettyGarden Short-Sleeve Eyelet Blouse This eyelet blouse is the perfect example of spotting something, and then not being able to stop thinking about it. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 In contrast to her undone hairstyle, Chopra looked ready for a day at the office in a polished white jumpsuit featuring a crisp dress shirt bodice, eyelet cutouts running down the front, and wide-legged trousers. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a jean jacket once the sun goes down. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyelet

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyelet was in 1590

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“Eyelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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eyelet

noun
eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
1
: a small hole (as in cloth or leather) for a lace or rope
2

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