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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Copy the actress by pairing these jeans with a pretty eyelet blouse, or wear them with sweaters, T-shirts, or even sweatshirts. Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 The spring-ready button-down has elevated pearl eyelet detailing on the collar and down the center with an eyelet pattern throughout. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025 To bring this trend into your wardrobe, shop for airy maxi dresses, lace and eyelet blouses, and breezy skirts in muted tones. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025 Specs: Care Instructions: Boll & Branch Signature Long Sleeve & Pants Pajama Set $149 Boll & Branch This Boll & Branch set stands apart because of a unique double-button detail and eyelet hemstitching. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025 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 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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