: 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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Those coveting a lifted effect, for instance, should smooth the cream from the eyelid to the eyebrow, then massage the lids from the inner to the outer corner of the eyes.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The challenge surgically, if that is what is needed, is the ability of the eyelid to remain functional to cover the eye and close.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Common symptoms of botulism include: Difficulty swallowing Muscle weakness
Double vision
Drooping eyelids
Blurry vision
Slurred speech
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty moving the eyes
Foodborne botulism may also cause:
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Botulism is a medical emergency.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The challenge surgically, if that is what is needed, is the ability of the eyelid to remain functional to cover the eye and close.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Common symptoms of botulism include: Difficulty swallowing Muscle weakness
Double vision
Drooping eyelids
Blurry vision
Slurred speech
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty moving the eyes
Foodborne botulism may also cause:
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Botulism is a medical emergency.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Eyelid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelid. Accessed 6 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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