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eyewash

noun eye·wash \ ˈī-ˌwȯsh , -ˌwäsh \
|Updated on: 30 Apr 2018

Definition of eyewash

1 : an eye lotion
2 : misleading or deceptive statements, actions, or procedures

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Examples of eyewash in a Sentence

  1. He says he'll quit his job, but we know that's just eyewash.

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First Known Use of eyewash

1703

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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EYEWASH Defined for English Language Learners

eyewash

noun

Definition of eyewash for English Language Learners

  • : a liquid used for washing the eyes

  • : foolish words

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eyewash

noun eye·wash \ ˈī-ˌwȯsh, -ˌwäsh \

medical Definition of eyewash

: an eye lotion

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