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

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Its buildable formula contains vitamin E, a nourishing antioxidant that supports healthy eyelashes, Dr. Kelley says. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025 And lastly, apply a warm shadow to your lids—then finish off with winged liner, fluffy eyelashes, and a matte lip combo. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 There is a certain anime cast to his round face and thick eyelashes, which perhaps are ripe for infantilizing caricature. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025 Amping up plenty of shady-countess-schtick, and playing a character with plenty to hide, Katie Karel sports false eyelashes that seem to extend past the wings and wields a Germany-meets-Eastern European accent thick enough to stir goulash. Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyelash

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 20 Apr. 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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