Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eyewater
noun
ˈaɪˌwɔːtər
Definition
A watery secretion from the eyes, often caused by irritation or emotional response.
Examples
- The bright sunlight made her eyes produce eyewater.
- After cutting onions, he felt the eyewater streaming down his cheeks.
- Watching that emotional movie left him with a lot of eyewater.
Meaning
Eyewater refers to the fluid produced by the tear glands in response to various stimuli, such as beauty, irritation, or sadness. It is a natural response designed to keep the eyes lubricated and to protect them from foreign particles.
Synonyms
- tears
- tear fluid
- lacrimal fluid
