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Definition of eyedrop
eyedrop
/ˈaɪˌdrɑːp/
eye · drop
Plural:eyedrops
eyedrop Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A small quantity of medicated or saline liquid administered directly into the eye to lubricate it or treat an ophthalmic condition (usually used in the plural).
Example
"The optometrist prescribed an antibacterial eyedrop to treat the patient's mild eye infection."
2
A single tear that falls from the eye.
Example
"She wiped away a single eyedrop as she finished reading the heartfelt letter."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyedrop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyedrop