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

There are plenty more options to choose from — shop additional white eyelet tops inspired by Helen Mirren on Amazon. —Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

The heel stabilizer, tongue Jumpman logo and lower and upper eyelet regions all arrive in orange. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

The princess kissed her brother James's wife, who wore a floral sundress with eyelet trim, on the cheek. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026

This dress features a pretty, timeless eyelet design across the breathable, cotton fabric. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 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