Open Dictionary
Join now
mouse here to listen, click to choose/add more
Location: USA
Source: Learn That Word
Profile URL: www.learnthat.org
play again like it has problem

Are you a native English speaker? How do you pronounce this word?

Thank you for contributing!
upload mp3 file or record now it's easy, promised!

{%type%} Definitions

WordNet 3.0Copyright Princeton University
{%wordnet%}
Definitions.net
{%definitions_com%}

Videos

Click here to upload you own video for this word!
Short "hint"

n. - Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines; A small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar.

edit
Usage examples (32)
  • And I began tearing at the billow of white eyelet.
  • A sweet eyelet lace Mommy bought her for rush week.
  • She reclined on the heap of eyelet-covered pillows.
  • Let the fierce east scream through your eyelet-holes,
...click for more
Tutoring comment
  • Put the lace through the last "eyelet" (a small eye or hole designed to receive a lace) of your shoe and let's walk around the "islet" (a small island).
add more
wordnik merriam-webster
The Open Dictionary of English is a collaborative project, based on Open Source materials, LearnThat resources, and partner APIs.
We give special thanks to our LearnThat volunteers, as well as Princeton University and Wiktionary for their Open Source word data. We're also grateful for the support given by Google, Wordnik.com, Dictionary.com, Stands4.com and YouTube, OEDILF.com, Kylescholz.com, Best-Practice.com, Forvo.com, as well as the generous Creative Commons community.

LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us or click here for instant support.

Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.