dry eye en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (uncountable) An eye disease caused by decreased tear production; short for dry eye syndrome.
- (countable) An eye which is affected by this disease.
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(countable, idiomatic, uncountable) An eye which is not crying, i.e. someone emotionally unmoved.
There wasn't a dry eye in the audience after her heart-wrenching performance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dry eyes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |