eyelet
noun
eye·let
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Definition of eyelet
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The Joyride Setter is part of the Nike Sportswear Line and features rubber eyelets and stability patches that debuted during Paris Fashion Week. — Chris Chavez, SI.com, "Nike Unveils Joyride Running Shoe in Latest Cushioning Experiment," 25 July 2019 The annual amfAR’s gala at Cannes usually means ballgowns galore, but model Adesuwa Aighewi gave the event much needed edge in Danish-South Korean designer’s Hyun Mi Nielsen’s eyelet dress. — Vogue, "Last Week, Couture and Cool Girls Reigned Supreme," 27 May 2019 The dress code called for blue jeans, button-downs, and cowboy boots, and Katie wore one of her own designs—an off-the-shoulder dress with puffed sleeves paired with Tabitha Simmons white eyelet shoes. — Meredith Heuer, Harper's BAZAAR, "Katie Ermilio & Tylee Abbott's Wedding Turned Pennsylvania into the English Countryside—on a Horse Farm," 29 Apr. 2019 The outfit was similar to the summery white eyelet ensemble Pippa wore to Wimbledon last week. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Pippa Middleton Just Wore a Printed Maxi Dress to Wimbledon," 13 July 2018 The chunky brown ankle boots, with a slight heel, stitching detail and eyelet laces are a completely different style for the typically feminine and ladylike Duchess of Cambridge. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton Chose Skinny Jeans and Cool Chloé Boots for Her First 2019 Royal Engagement," 15 Jan. 2019 The royal sported a breezy sleeveless eyelet dress by Hugo Boss with lace-up espadrilles and a clutch. — Temi Adebowale, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Spanish Royal Family's Vacation Portraits Are Here and They're Definitely Much Nicer Than Ours," 30 July 2018 In the hands of a good cobbler, just about anything is possible: replacing the sole, fixing a broken eyelet or even swapping out a zipper. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Men’s Boots," 31 Oct. 2018 Markle went for a sleeveless eyelet number by Shoshana paired with a Madewell straw topper, shades, and leather lace-up sandals by Sarah Flint. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Had a Pretty Woman Moment at a Polo Match Over the Weekend," 2 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eyelet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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eyelet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of eyelet
: a small hole or opening in a material (such as cloth or leather) for a string or rope to pass through
also
: a metal or plastic ring that strengthens such an opening
See the full definition for eyelet in the English Language Learners Dictionary
eyelet
noun
eye·let
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Kids Definition of eyelet
1
: a small hole (as in cloth or leather) for a lace or rope
2
: grommet