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

Her eyes, hooded under purple eyelids move, as do her mouth and legs. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

There are also in-office procedures designed to help the oil glands in your eyelids work better, although those can be pricey and are often not covered by insurance. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Shame on her for wanting those vast cheekbones highlighted in gold, those great eyelids heavy with shadow the color of smoke. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

According to court records, police found Dunn deceased in a motel room with bruises on her body, including her neck and face, and her eyelids were swollen and discolored. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eyelid

• not bat an eyelid

Rhymes for eyelid

• amid
• forbid
• majid
• masjid
• outbid
• outdid
• plasmid
• turbid
• undid
• bid
• did
• grid

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