eyelash

EYE-lash

Eyelash (noun) means one of the short hairs growing along the edge of the eyelid. Example: “A stray eyelash had fallen onto her cheek.”

noun

One of the short hairs growing along the edge of the eyelid.

"A stray eyelash had fallen onto her cheek."

How to use eyelash

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe short hairs that line the edge of the eyelid, protecting the eye and often emphasized with mascara.

Common pairings

false eyelashes batting her eyelashes

Word forms

eyelashes plural

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Etymology

A compound of "eye" + "lash."

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “eyelash” mean?

The word “eyelash” means one of the short hairs growing along the edge of the eyelid. In plain terms, the short hairs that line the edge of the eyelid, protecting the eye and often emphasized with mascara.

How do you pronounce “eyelash”?

“Eyelash” is pronounced EYE-lash (/ˈaɪlæʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “eyelash” in a sentence?

Here is “eyelash” used in a sentence: “A stray eyelash had fallen onto her cheek.”

What part of speech is “eyelash”?

“Eyelash” is a noun.

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