Eyelet

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪlət/

Definitions of eyelet

noun a small metal ring used to reinforce such a hole

Example Sentences

A1 She sewed a small eyelet onto the fabric.

A2 The eyelet on the shoe allows for easy lacing.

B1 The curtain has delicate eyelets for hanging.

B2 I need to buy some eyelets for my leather crafting project.

C1 The dress was adorned with intricate eyelet embroidery.

C2 The eyelet detail on the dress added a touch of elegance.

Examples of eyelet in a Sentence

formal The tailor carefully sewed the eyelet onto the fabric for the lace to go through.

informal I love the eyelet detailing on this dress, it adds a nice touch.

slang Check out these cool shoes with the eyelet design, they're so trendy.

figurative She had a sharp eyelet for detail, always noticing the smallest things.

Grammatical Forms of eyelet

• past tense: eyeleted
• plural: eyelets
• comparative: more eyelet
• superlative: most eyelet
• present tense: eyelets
• future tense: will eyelet
• perfect tense: have eyeleted
• continuous tense: is eyeleting
• singular: eyelet
• positive degree: eyelet
• infinitive: to eyelet
• gerund: eyeleting
• participle: eyeleting

Origin and Evolution of eyelet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'eyelet' originated from the Old French word 'oeillet', meaning 'little eye'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'eyelet' has come to refer to a small hole or metal ring used for lacing or fastening in clothing or fabric.