eyelid

noun

eye·​lid ˈī-ˌlid 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

But feel free to go full-on and apply to the entire eyelid as well. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024

Her favorite places to add it are on the peaks of the lip’s cupid’s bow, the bridge of the nose and sometimes the centers of the eyelids. —Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

To wit: Organic green tea extract shields the skin from free-radical damage, while peptide quinoa extract smooths and firms the eyelids. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024

This included his upper and lower eyelids, upper and lower jaws, teeth, nose, cheek structure, neck skin, hard palate and parts of his soft palate. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eyelid

• not bat an eyelid

Kids Definition

eyelid

noun

eye·​lid ˈī-ˌlid 

: one of the movable lids of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball

Medical Definition

eyelid

noun

eye·​lid ˈī-ˌlid 

: either of the movable lids of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball

called also palpebra