1. a small ring or eyelet of metal, plastic, or rubber used to reinforce a hole in fabric or other material
2. a rubber or plastic ring used as a seal or gasket
Usage: technical
3. a small tube inserted through the eardrum to allow air into the middle ear
Usage: medical

Examples

• The tent had metal grommets along the edge for the guy ropes.
• She reinforced the banner holes with plastic grommets.
• The plumber replaced the worn grommet in the faucet.
• The doctor inserted grommets to treat the child’s ear infections.
• Canvas tarps often have grommets every few feet.
• The grommet prevented the rope from tearing through the fabric.
• Water leaked because the grommet had deteriorated.