: either of the movable folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball
Example Sentences
the upper eyelid of the left eye
Recent Examples on the WebOne week later, that same case worker noted a red mark and faded bruising under Harmony’s eyelid, and both Harmony and Adam Montgomery told the worker the mark was from being hit by a toy while playing, the report said. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 His daughter searched for information online and learned about a membrane, or third eyelid, that protects the birds’ peepers in-flight and on fishing expeditions. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 Apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks, across the eyelid and swipe on its matching lip and highlighter for a matching glow. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 22 July 2022 Eyebrows are becoming an extension of the eyelid, instead of a bounding facial feature. Daisy Maldonado, Allure, 15 May 2022 Little miss Thompson opted for something bold for the eyes and doused a bit of lavender glitter eye shadow on each eyelid. Jennet Jusu, Allure, 6 Apr. 2022 There are some potential hazards associated with magnetic eyelashes, including allergic reaction, irritation, eyelid fatigue, lashes falling out and corneal abrasion, says Dr. Thau. Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2022 Rhinoplasties, eyelid surgeries, and face-lifts topped the list, conquering the former and longtime number one procedure: breast augmentation. Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 16 Jan. 2022 This is called allergic conjunctivitis because allergens cause the protective covering of the eye and eyelid—the conjunctiva—to swell. Lauren Krouse, SELF, 1 June 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing eyelid
not bat an eyelid
not bat an eyelid
Kids Definition
eyelid
noun
eye·lid ˈī-ˌlid
: the thin movable fold 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