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eyelash

noun
eye·​lash | \ ˈī-ËŒlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio) \

Definition of eyelash

1 : the fringe of hair edging the eyelid usually used in plural
2 : a single hair of the eyelashes

Examples of eyelash in a Sentence

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But, in sticking to the mission of breaking down and rebuilding these old concepts, Spinel received a different style of eyelashes, one that looks more like mascara running down her face from tears. Nick Romano, EW.com, "Steven Universe showrunner reclaims the past with her 'absurd,' 'ridiculous' movie villain," 3 Sep. 2019 Services offered include color, cuts, extension, weaves, wigs, crochet, eyelash extensions, keratin treatments, relaxers, perms, makeup, men’s and kid cuts, massage, and more. Quoron Walker, courant.com, "TouchByJ Hair by Jeicoby Salon Celebrates Four Years, Expands," 19 July 2019 The model certainly seems comfortable decked out in couture or rocking an insane pair of eyelashes on the Met Gala carpet. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, "The One Travel Tip Gigi Hadid Swears By," 3 July 2019 The Basics Unlike gluing a strip of falsies to your lash line, the process of applying eyelash extensions is much more meticulous. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, "Everything You Need To Know About Eyelash Extensions," 8 June 2019 The vigil took place outside the building where Mason had an eyelash salon. David Owens, courant.com, "Hundreds gather in Meriden to remember Perrie Mason, young mother of two whose body was found Wednesday in Waterbury," 25 Aug. 2019 Both bright yellow emoji are cross-eyed and have distinctly big eyelashes. USA TODAY, "Emoji house, Saharan dust, turtle crossing: News from around our 50 states," 8 Aug. 2019 Both bright yellow emojis are cross-eyed and have distinctly big eyelashes. BostonGlobe.com, "Giant emojis painted on house roil California community," 7 Aug. 2019 But the suit says Regence covers procedures such as eyelid lifts and facial bone reduction surgeries for reasons other than gender dysphoria, and those include ingrown eyelashes and to correct jaw deformities. oregonlive.com, "In rare lawsuit, Oregon transgender woman sues insurance companies to pay for facial surgery," 30 July 2019

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First Known Use of eyelash

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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eyelash

noun

English Language Learners Definition of eyelash

: any one of the hairs that grow along the top of the eyelid

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash | \ ˈī-ËŒlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio) \

Kids Definition of eyelash

: one of the hairs that grow along the top of the eyelid

eyelash

noun
eye·​lash | \ ˈī-ËŒlash How to pronounce eyelash (audio) \

Medical Definition of eyelash

1 : the fringe of hair edging the eyelid usually used in plural
2 : a single hair of the eyelashes

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