Meaning of the word eyedropper in English

What does eyedropper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

eyedropper

US /ˈaɪˌdrɑpər/
UK /ˈaɪˌdrɒpər/

Noun

1.

a dropper for administering liquid in drops to the eye

Example:
She used an eyedropper to put the medication in her eye.
The scientist carefully measured the liquid with an eyedropper.
2.

a tool in graphic design software that allows users to select a color from an image

Example:
Use the eyedropper tool to match the exact shade of blue.
The graphic designer clicked the eyedropper to sample a color from the image.