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 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 If the makeup from this season’s haute couture — like the electric tie-dye eyes at Giorgio Armani, the feathery, extra-long eyelashes at Giambattista Valli, or the bejeweled lips and brows at Jean Paul Gautier — is any indication, an astronomical year for bold makeup lies ahead. Annie Blay, Allure, 30 Jan. 2024 Symptoms of alopecia areata include visible hair loss—people who have it might notice bald patches on their scalps or on other parts of their bodies, including their eyelashes and eyebrows. Ayana Underwood, SELF, 30 Jan. 2024 Kardashian's glam also included a lined mauve lip, strong brows and wispy eyelashes, all by pro Ashley K Holm. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024 The country exported about 1,680 tons or $167 million of false eyelashes, beards and wigs to China last year, compared with $31.1 million in 2019 when prices were lower. Hooyeon Kim, Fortune Asia, 4 Feb. 2024 That meant photographing eyebrows, eyelashes, nose hair and ear hair and capturing what way hair grew. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Jan. 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 19 Mar. 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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