eyelet

noun

eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
1
a
: a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery)
b
: a small typically metal ring to reinforce an eyelet : grommet
2

Examples of eyelet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fox, 38, wore an eyelet babydoll minidress with cap sleeves and a tie in the front. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024 The first lady wore a white dress with delicate eyelet embroidery. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 5 July 2024 Add a matching Jennifer Behr eyelet barrette to your hair for the full get up. Anny Choi, Vogue, 2 July 2024 For beach escapes, throw together tropical prints; lightweight eyelet; beach-y crochet layers atop bikinis and clean, monochromatic white ensembles. Emily Mercer, WWD, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyelet 

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyelet was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Eyelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelet. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

eyelet

noun
eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
1
: a small hole (as in cloth or leather) for a lace or rope
2

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