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Definition grommet in British English

grommet noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɡrɒmɪt/
1

a metal or plastic ring that surrounds a hole in cloth to prevent it from tearing

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2

a small tube that is put into a child's ear to remove liquid that is blocking it

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Example

There are a lot more grommets surfing here this year than last.

Definition grommet in British English