eyelash

noun

eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
1
: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid
—usually used in plural
2
: a single hair of the eyelashes
3
: hairbreadth

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Polly Bibby, 26, an illustrator, decided to try classic eyelash extensions ahead of her big day compared to her usual minimal makeup look. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The Rams were within an eyelash of the Super Bowl last season. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Symptoms vary depending on the type of hair loss but commonly include gradual thinning, a widening part, a receding hairline, excessive shedding, round bald patches or the loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 July 2026 That gradually began to change over a few hours of Colquitt’s patient mending, shadowing, blushing, and eyelash-affixing. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyelash

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyelash was in 1675

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“Eyelash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelash. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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Kids Definition

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash -ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
: a single hair of the fringe on the eyelid

Medical Definition

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash ˈī-ˌlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio)
1
: the fringe of hair edging the eyelid
—usually used in plural
2
: a single hair of the eyelashes

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