grommet

grom·met | \ ˈgrä-mət

How to pronounce grommet (audio)

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How to pronounce grommet (audio)

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Definition of grommet

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 Cubicle Drapery features small grommets or holes for hooks that hang from a track. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "The Right Window Treatment for Every Room," 30 Sep. 2019 Lopez kept it classy and chic with a white, plunge neck blazer and skirt combo, paired with a large, white grommet belt. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Jennifer Lopez Wears Plunging White Dress Suit to Perfume Pop-Up in N.Y.C. After Super Bowl News," 27 Sep. 2019 The ensemble was decked in spikes and grommets, with a thick black belt to accentuate her waist. — Falen Hardge, The Hollywood Reporter, "Lupita Nyong'o's Gothic Glam: Style Team Shares Secrets Behind Her Red-Carpet Looks," 15 Nov. 2019 In at least five vehicles sold worldwide, the grommet has allowed moisture to seep into the battery, risking a short circuit or even a fire. — Aarian Marshall, WIRED, "Audi Recalls Some E-Tron SUVs Over a Battery Issue," 10 June 2019 This alternative lexicon is thick with terms: grommet (noun. — Los Angeles Times, "Frothy to learn about surfing? Don’t be surf-stoked. The sport’s language really rips," 3 Aug. 2019 According to the website, all custom curtain and shades—except for grommet curtains—will ship from Mesken's New York headquarters in 10 business days or less. — Maya Mcdowell, House Beautiful, "This Company Makes Custom Curtains and Shades Starting at Just $65," 14 Feb. 2019 By morning, all that remained were ashes and metal grommets. — Chris Kenning, The Courier-Journal, "The patriotic story of 25,000 US flags that went out in a blaze of Old Glory," 2 July 2019 The kids at the shelter wandered around in laceless shoes — even the metal grommets had been removed — a precaution the center took with minors to prevent self-harm. — Alice Driver, Longreads, "Oh, Girl!," 20 June 2019

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“Grommet.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grommet. Accessed 10 December 2019.

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