eyelet

noun

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

Roots

oeileye- · Old French · eye (hole)et-let · Old French · diminutive suffix

Synonyms for eyelet

grommetn cringlen placketn loopn armholen keyholen

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Where does eyelet come from?

The word eyelet breaks down into 2 roots of Old French origin: eye, from Old French oeil (“eye (hole)”); and -let, from Old French et (“diminutive suffix”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.