Eyepatch
(noun)
- A patch worn over one eye to cover a wounded or missing eye.
- A small patch worn over one eye to cover a wounded, missing, or diseased eye, typically made of cloth, leather or plastic.
Origin:
From the word "eye" and "patch" meaning a piece of cloth or other material used to cover a wound or sore.
Examples:
- He had to wear an eyepatch after losing his eye in the accident.
- The pirate wore an eyepatch to cover his missing eye.
- The eyepatch covered the injury on his eye.
- The eyepatch was used to protect the eye after surgery.
- The eyepatch was worn to treat a lazy eye.