: 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
According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Susan’s surgery (a blepharoplasty, surgery that removes excess skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids) is currently the top facial cosmetic surgery in the U.S.—and growing.
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Genevieve Monsma, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Dry eye syndrome can be the result of problems with meibomian glands, located in the eyelids.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Here’s what happens, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Tissue around the eyes gradually weaken and sag, which allows fat to shift into the lower eyelids, contributing to puffiness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
My eyelids are droopy, leading to significant pressure, blurry vision, and dizziness.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Historical records had previously described Wu as having aphasia, drooping eyelids and an abnormal gait—all symptoms of a stroke.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
There are scenes of fishing hooks caught in seal’s eyelids.
—Cara Buckley, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
In a photo shared to Hawkin’s Instagram, Berkley literally shines with a bejeweled smokey eye, complete with silver eyeshadow, wispy eyelashes and light-catching gemstones across her eyelids, done by makeup artist Kathleen Karridene, who was tagged in the post.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
But a tiny scar on his left eyelid is about the only physical evidence of the accident.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Genevieve Monsma, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Dry eye syndrome can be the result of problems with meibomian glands, located in the eyelids.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Here’s what happens, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Tissue around the eyes gradually weaken and sag, which allows fat to shift into the lower eyelids, contributing to puffiness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
My eyelids are droopy, leading to significant pressure, blurry vision, and dizziness.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Historical records had previously described Wu as having aphasia, drooping eyelids and an abnormal gait—all symptoms of a stroke.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
There are scenes of fishing hooks caught in seal’s eyelids.
—Cara Buckley, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
In a photo shared to Hawkin’s Instagram, Berkley literally shines with a bejeweled smokey eye, complete with silver eyeshadow, wispy eyelashes and light-catching gemstones across her eyelids, done by makeup artist Kathleen Karridene, who was tagged in the post.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
But a tiny scar on his left eyelid is about the only physical evidence of the accident.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Eyelid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelid. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
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