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

While Garner’s skirt has a lace hem, the eyelet design on this option has a similar eye-catching effect. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

The cabin of the two-door uses a natural leather tone influenced by Louis Vuitton’s VVT leather, with yellow saddle stitching, Monogram Flower ventilation eyelets and diamond-pattern embossing meant to recall the malletage lining of Vuitton trunks. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

This Grace Karin blouse offers a fun take on a standard white button-down top, offering an eyelet design and slightly exaggerated sleeves that will garner compliments with each wear. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

The eyelet scallop details are so dainty but won’t steal attention away from the dress’s effortless shape like a pattern might. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 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