eyelid

noun

eye·​lid ˈī-ˌlid How to pronounce eyelid (audio)
: either of the movable folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball

Examples of eyelid in a Sentence

the upper eyelid of the left eye
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The deep crimson became a popular hair color; makeup mavens were sweeping and swiping deep berry pigments across their cheeks, lips, and eyelids; and manicurists everywhere were being asked to incorporate the moody hue into all types of different designs. Annie Blay, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025 Not sleeping enough can lead to: Pale skin Wrinkles and fine lines Hanging corners of the mouth Drooping eyelids Red or swollen eyes Dark under-eye circles Treatments for Clear Skin Clear skin is achievable. Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025 Take Emma D’Arcy’s edgy application of the trend, wearing a bronze shade all over her eyelids and smudged beneath the lower lid. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 Pink eye is what occurs when the thin membrane that lines the white of the eye and the eyelid becomes infected and inflamed. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyelid 

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyelid was in the 12th century

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“Eyelid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelid. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

eyelid

noun
eye·​lid ˈī-ˌlid How to pronounce eyelid (audio)
: one of the movable lids of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball

Medical Definition

eyelid

noun
eye·​lid ˈī-ˌlid How to pronounce eyelid (audio)
: either of the movable lids of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball

called also palpebra

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