eyecup

American

[ahy-kuhp] / ˈaɪˌkʌp /

noun

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 British

/ ˈaɪˌkʌp /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of eyecup

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2018

Eyeglass wearers may base their decisions on eyecup size.

From Time Magazine Archive

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