eyelash

noun

eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
1
: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid
usually used in plural
2
: a single hair of the eyelashes
3

Examples of eyelash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other presenting signs to look for include a loss of the eyebrows and eyelashes and a kind of thickening or furrowing of the facial features. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024 But no rival network has the reach or influence of the one started by Sanchez, a University of California at Santa Barbara alumna who sold eyelash serum before launching New York City’s AWDTSG group in spring 2022. Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 Much like the 2008 Davidson team that saw Curry emerge as a national star while leading the Wildcats to the Elite Eight and within an eyelash of the Final Four, the Wolfpack have won three consecutive games as a double-digit seed to make it to the Elite Eight of the 2024 version of March Madness. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024 Without knowing much about the reliability of the sellers, products such as fake eyelashes, vitamins or skin cream could hurt you. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 Read Next 2-foot-long creature — with distinct ‘eyelashes’ — found hunting. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024 Reese was allegedly given the nickname based on her love for eyelash extensions, long nails and love of the color pink, but her style of play on the court is what endeared her to the Tiger faithful. Thomas Baker, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Read Next 15th century shipwreck reveals ‘surprising’ cargo and weapons for fending off pirates January 10, 2024 10:07 AM Read Next 2-foot-long creature — with distinct ‘eyelashes’ — found hunting. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024 Sweet Sager the Dog also has sweet eyelashes and a pink heart around one of its eyes. Chelsee Lowe, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of eyelash was in 1675

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“Eyelash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelash. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash -ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
: a single hair of the fringe on the eyelid

Medical Definition

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
1
: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid
usually used in plural
2
: a single hair of the eyelashes

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