eye-catcher

noun

eye-catch·​er ˈī-ˌka-chər How to pronounce eye-catcher (audio)
-ˌke-
Synonyms of eye-catchernext
: something that arrests the eye
eye-catching
ˈī-ˌka-chiŋ How to pronounce eye-catcher (audio)
-ˌke-
adjective
eye-catchingly
ˈī-ˌka-chiŋ-lē How to pronounce eye-catcher (audio)
-ˌke-
adverb

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Exposing rings to too much wear Rings on your fingers can make your hands eye-catchers (especially when combined with a colorful manicure). — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026 Planting a vine or a climbing plant at the base can turn your fence into a living wall that serves as an eye-catcher when in bloom and blends in perfectly into the landscape the rest of the year. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 July 2026 This short and sweet design is an eye-catcher. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 22 June 2026 This brick fireplace is an instant eye-catcher for a backyard hardscape design that's full of comfort, texture, and warmth. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eye-catcher

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eye-catcher was in 1787

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