grommet

noun

grom·​met ˈgrä-mət  ˈgrə- 

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

Examples of grommet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Menil show, the edges of We Came from There to Get Here are tied to metal grommets bolted to the floor, with the center roped to the ceiling—a method that mirrors other recent presentations of this painting. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Feb. 2025

Related Articles Julianne Hough Julianne Hough opted for an oversize leather jacket with allover grommets for the FireAid Benefit Concert on Thursday. —Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025

Kim Kardashian attended a holiday bash in Los Angeles wearing a red leather Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown, featuring grommets and cutouts for a sexier slant. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024

The black grommet jacket from Graceland's collection. —Chloe Melas, NBC News, 22 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French gormette curb of a bridle

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grommet

noun

grom·​met ˈgräm-ət  ˈgrəm- 

: an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening