eye-catcher

noun

eye-catch·​er ˈī-ˌka-chər How to pronounce eye-catcher (audio)
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Synonyms of eye-catchernext
: something that arrests the eye
eye-catching adjective
eye-catchingly adverb

Examples of eye-catcher in a Sentence

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The obvious eye-catcher was her 18K white gold neckpiece, which boasted 234.20 carats of emeralds, including the large center stone, and 57.44 carats of diamonds. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 Not only is the receiving ability of Trigg going to be a big eye-catcher at camp, but fellow undrafted tight end D.J. Rogers out of TCU is going to give Schoonmaker a run for his spot on the depth chart just as much. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 This brick fireplace is an instant eye-catcher for a backyard hardscape design that's full of comfort, texture, and warmth. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 Exposing rings to too much wear Rings on your fingers can make your hands (especially combined with a colorful manicure) eye-catchers. Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026 But the shiny new pin was an eye-catcher during the otherwise somber meeting. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026 So, June was definitely an eye-catcher. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025 Race junkies need to be prepared for impulse buys, though, as everything in the store is an eye-catcher. Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eye-catcher was in 1787

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“Eye-catcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye-catcher. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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