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Definition of eyelet

eyelet

/ˈaɪ.lɪt/
eye · let
Plural:eyelets
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eyelet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, round hole in fabric or leather, often reinforced with metal or stitching, through which a lace, cord, or hook may be passed.

Example

"She threaded the heavy shoelaces through the metal eyelets of her hiking boots."

2

A small metal, plastic, or rubber ring used to line and reinforce a small hole in fabric or leather.

Example

"The canvas tent was equipped with brass eyelets to prevent the ropes from tearing the fabric."

3

A type of decorative fabric featuring a pattern of small cut-out holes with embroidered edges.

Example

"She wore a breezy summer dress made entirely of white cotton eyelet."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'yelet' or 'oilet', derived from Old French 'oeillet', a diminutive of 'oeil' (eye), tracing back to the Latin 'oculus'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyelet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyelet
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