: 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 rest of the time, Bieber sticks to a slight curl and dewy, moisturised eyelids.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Fleming noted that the colors can be mixed and matched to suit different looks and areas of the face—brown tones work beautifully as contour, while the pinker shades double as blush or even a soft wash of color on the eyelids for a subtle eyeshadow effect.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Eyelid issues: Surgery may be used to correct problems with the eyelids that keep them from closing properly and causing tears to not drain properly.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
If the heaviness around the eyes is due to brow descent, where the eyebrows have lowered over time and caused the upper eyelids to appear hooded, a forehead lift can help reposition the brows to a more youthful height.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Fleming noted that the colors can be mixed and matched to suit different looks and areas of the face—brown tones work beautifully as contour, while the pinker shades double as blush or even a soft wash of color on the eyelids for a subtle eyeshadow effect.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Eyelid issues: Surgery may be used to correct problems with the eyelids that keep them from closing properly and causing tears to not drain properly.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
If the heaviness around the eyes is due to brow descent, where the eyebrows have lowered over time and caused the upper eyelids to appear hooded, a forehead lift can help reposition the brows to a more youthful height.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Eyelid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelid. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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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
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