eyecup

[ ahy-kuhp ]

noun

1. a device for applying eyewash to the eye, consisting of a cup or glass with a rim shaped to fit snugly around the orbit of the eye.

eyecup

/ ˈaɪˌkʌp /

noun

1. a small vessel with a rim shaped to fit round the eye, used for applying medicated or cleansing solutions to the eyeball Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)eyebath

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyecup¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; eye + cup

Example Sentences

They’re also comfy on the face and the eyecups adjust to work both with glasses and without.

From Los Angeles Times

Besides lacking touch control in the menus, the screen bumps into the viewfinder eyecup when you try to get the full 180-degree position.

From The Verge

Industrial designers created this mask’s adjustable memory foam eyecups, which let you center the mask directly over your eyes.

From Salon

To reduce redness, Adams fills a sterilized eyecup with antibacterial colloidal silver and rosewater.

From New York Times

The glasses’ eyecups even blocked out light well.

From The Verge