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BNC: 41341 COCA: 27393

grommet

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
grommet /ˈgrɑːmət/ noun
plural grommets
grommet
/ˈgrɑːmət/
noun
plural grommets
Learner's definition of GROMMET
[count]
: a metal or plastic ring that is used to strengthen a small hole in a piece of cloth or leather : eyelet(织物或皮革上用于加固孔眼的)塑料环,金属圈
BNC: 41341 COCA: 27393

grommet

noun

grom·​met ˈgrä-mət How to pronounce grommet (audio) ˈgrə- How to pronounce grommet (audio)
1
: a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement
2
: an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something passed through it

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Kiely was last seen wearing a black spaghetti strap bodysuit, green Dickies pants, a black grommet belt and black Vans. Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 There is an additional grommet along the layers to allow radio antenna pass-through, plus another for the installation of an optional padlock. Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 22 June 2022 When assembled, the chimney exits the tent through a steel grommet that protects the exterior fabric from coming into direct contact with the stove. Seth Putnam, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2021 An iron hook bought in 1919 that had scraped against its grommet for a full century finally snapped. Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2021 Cut a slightly oversize hole in the center of the coffee-can lid (G), then slip the grommet (F) and then the lid over the end of the dowel rod. James Schadewald, Popular Mechanics, 3 July 2021 The final opening behind the grommet is a standard Kensington Lock point for securing the speakerphone from theft or borrowing. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 On the side of the M2 Max, there’s a rubber grommet that protects the speakerphone’s connections to the outside world. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 Inside, the black rubber grommet that linked the two halves of the generator’s shaft was tearing itself apart. Andy Greenberg, Wired, 23 Oct. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French gormette curb of a bridle

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grommet was in 1626
BNC: 41341 COCA: 27393

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