grommet

noun

grom·​met ˈgrä-mət How to pronounce grommet (audio) ˈgrə- How to pronounce grommet (audio)
1
: a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement
2
: an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something passed through it

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The style includes grommet straps, a square toe, and knitted fabric. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Fittingly, the style comes in three colorways including Zebra Soapstone, a tan take on the trendy animal print, and Gilded Umber, a rich, chocolate brown adorned with gold-tone grommets running down each outer seam. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The chart resists spills and contains grommets for easy hanging on the wall or door. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 The state lawmaker said grommets were ripped out, and the flags torn apart at the seams. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grommet

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French gormette curb of a bridle

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grommet was in 1626

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grommet

noun
grom·​met ˈgräm-ət How to pronounce grommet (audio) ˈgrəm- How to pronounce grommet (audio)
: an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening

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