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Draper James has also worked with Keds on two low-top silhouettes in four different colorways, including magnolia flower print, navy gingham, eyelet and chambray in 2020.—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 At just $20, this eye-catching eyelet blouse is a must-have for the spring and summer.—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 Beyoncé stuck close to the punk theme, adding a black python belt with gold eyelets just below her waist-cinching python corset.—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a knit wrap once the sun goes down.—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyelet
Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus