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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
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