eyedropper

noun

eye·​drop·​per ˈī-ˌdrä-pər How to pronounce eyedropper (audio)
: dropper sense 2

Examples of eyedropper in a Sentence

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Do not use an eyedropper to give the bird water, as this can hurt the bird more. — Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024 Use an eyedropper to rinse the spot with isopropyl alcohol and dry well. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 The secret is to line the glass with Angostura bitters; throw in a clove and a tiny eyedropper of a dark grappa. — airmail.news, 8 Mar. 2025 On a recent day on the river's gravel bank in sight of Denver's skyscrapers, Singel found speck after speck of gold, sucking it out of his pan with an eyedropper. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyedropper

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eyedropper was in 1891

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“Eyedropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyedropper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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