grommet

noun

grom·​met ˈgrä-mət  ˈgrə- 

1

: a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement

2

: an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something passed through it

Examples of grommet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The knee-high silhouette featured high-shine metallic pink uppers that transitioned into thick straps dotted with silver grommet detailing throughout. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

The form-fitting design featured two thin shoulder straps that held up a nude leather bust with a sweetheart neckline, embellished with silver grommets. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Bunting will be attached using a clever slider system and secured with grommets to keep it in place. — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Available as a single panel made to your exact measurements, it can be configured with everything from rod pockets and tab tops to back tabs or grommets depending on your space. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French gormette curb of a bridle

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grommet

• comet
• vomit
• recommit

Kids Definition

grommet

noun

grom·​met ˈgräm-ət  ˈgrəm- 

: an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening