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Definition of eyewash

eyewash

/ˈaɪ.wɒʃ/
eye · wash
Plural:eyewashes
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• noun

1

A soothing or medicated liquid solution used for bathing, flushing, or cleansing the eyes.

Example

"Every chemistry laboratory must be equipped with an emergency eyewash station in case of accidental chemical splashes."

2

Misleading, insincere, or pretentious talk, actions, or display intended to deceive or create a false impression (informal).

Example

"The committee dismissed the corporation's new environmental pledge as mere eyewash designed to distract the public."

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• Rhymes for eyewash

• Nearby Words

eyestrain
eyetooth
eyewall
eyewash
eyewatering
eyewateringly
eyewear

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century as a compound of "eye" and "wash" in the literal sense of a medicinal lotion; the figurative sense of deceptive nonsense or flattery arose in British military slang during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyewash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyewash
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