eyelet

noun

eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
1
a
: a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery)
b
: a small typically metal ring to reinforce an eyelet : grommet
2

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But steer clear of washing linens with decorative details, such as crochet, lace, or eyelet trim, in hot water as they can be easily damaged this way. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025 In the stairwell, a multimedia work the homeowners acquired on a trip to Pakistan, Girl Without a Pearl Earring by Abid Aslam, is a mosaic rendering of the famous Vermeer oil vignette in metal eyelets. Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025 The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA report that the electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 Embellished with metallic eyelet detailing and buckle on the front, the styles oozed ‘90s vibes, which also resonated in new renditions of the bestselling Uma flat mary janes, here offered both with the eyelet embellishments or in a mesh version with contrasting squared toe. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 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

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyelet was in 1590

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“Eyelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelet. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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eyelet

noun
eye·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce eyelet (audio)
1
: a small hole (as in cloth or leather) for a lace or rope
2

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