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
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Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner is unsightly.
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Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
And the double-strap detail with grommets adds a little unexpected edge.
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Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
To give it an authentically retro feel, pair it up with low-rise jeans and a grungy grommet belt.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
Twain added a pair of black leather gloves to her attire, complete with metallic silver grommets running from the wrist to the bicep.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
And the double-strap detail with grommets adds a little unexpected edge.
—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
To give it an authentically retro feel, pair it up with low-rise jeans and a grungy grommet belt.
—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
Twain added a pair of black leather gloves to her attire, complete with metallic silver grommets running from the wrist to the bicep.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for grommet
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“Grommet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grommet. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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