Definition

A liquid used to clean or soothe the eyes.

Example

She used eyewater to relieve her tired eyes after a long day at work.

Conversation

I’ve been having some irritation in my eyes lately.

That sounds uncomfortable! Have you tried using any eyewater?

No, I haven’t thought of that. Do you think it would help?

Definitely! It’s soothing and can really relieve the irritation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eyewater is formed from "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning the organ of sight) and "water" (from Old English "wæter", meaning liquid). The term refers to the watery fluid that can accumulate in the eyes, often due to irritation or emotion.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'eye' as the organ of sight and 'water' as the liquid that can come from it, helping you remember that 'eyewater' refers to the watery fluid associated with the eyes.

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