eyelashes
word · lemma: eyelash
Definition
The short hairs that grow on the edge of your eyelids, which help protect your eyes from dust and light.
Usage & Nuances
The word is almost always used in plural form: 'eyelashes' instead of 'eyelash'. Common collocations include 'long eyelashes', 'thick eyelashes', and 'curl your eyelashes'. It's often used in discussions about beauty or makeup. Do not confuse with 'eyebrows' (hair above the eyes).
Spanish: pestañasPortuguese (BR): cíliosPortuguese (PT): pestanasChinese (Simplified): 睫毛Chinese (Traditional): 睫毛Hindi: बरौनीArabic: رموشBengali: পালক - চোখের পাপড়িRussian: ресницыJapanese: まつげVietnamese: lông miKorean: 속눈썹Turkish: kirpikUrdu: پلکیںIndonesian: bulu mata
Example Sentences
She has long eyelashes.
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I got something stuck in my eyelashes.
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Eyelashes protect your eyes.
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She curled her eyelashes before applying mascara.
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He blinked, and his eyelashes brushed against his glasses.
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People sometimes wish on fallen eyelashes for good luck.
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