stye
IPA: stˈaɪ
noun
- (pathology) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid.
- Archaic form of sty (“shelter for pigs”). [A pen or enclosure for swine.]
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Examples of "stye" in Sentences
- I woke up with a painful stye on my eyelid, making it difficult to see clearly
- The doctor recommended warm compresses to help reduce the swelling of the stye
- My grandmother used to tell me that a stye was a sign of good luck, but I wasn't so sure
- The stye was causing me to constantly blink, trying to alleviate the discomfort
- After a few days, the stye finally went away on its own, much to my relief
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