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

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Diane finds eyelash inspo from Twiggy. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 The 30-year came within an eyelash of 5%, its third before buyers pounced. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025 Even her eyelashes were coated in blue mascara. Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025 The eyelash-like seedheads develop in the late summer and will stay through the winter. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyelash

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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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