eyehole

[ ahy-hohl ]

noun

1. a hole to look through, as in a mask or a curtain.
2. a circular opening for the insertion of a pin, hook, rope, etc.; eye.
3. eye socket.

eyehole

/ ˈaɪˌhəʊl /

noun

1. a hole through which something, such as a rope, hook, or bar, is passed
2. the cavity that contains the eyeball; eye socket
3. another word for peephole

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyehole¹

First recorded in 1630–40; eye + hole

Example Sentences

The eyeholes, one inch deep, are outlined in black, but their white inner surfaces, coming in and out of view as you move from side to side for a closer look, seem to be blinking.

From New York Times

“Even the eyeholes are mostly clean,” said Robert Wilonsky, a spokesperson for the auction house.

From Seattle Times

Nicholas Braun’s Cousin Greg, vomiting out of a theme park costume’s eyeholes?

From New York Times

What’s provocative is not simply the portrayal of Klansmen, simplified to little more than lumpy white triangles with skinny black rectangles for eyeholes.

From Washington Post

It’s a cool, bullet-absorbing white suit with a billowing cape and eyeholes that shine like milky spotlights.

From New York Times