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

What Is Demodex Blepharitis? Demodex blepharitis is caused by microscopic mites called Demodex that live in the hair follicles and oil glands of our eyelids. —Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

In an Instagram video posted on Tuesday, June 10, Adams shared the process of getting the cosmetic procedure, which removes excess skin from the eyelids. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 June 2025

Periorbital cellulitis is a common childhood infection of the eyelid and surrounding tissue. —Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025

Other humans can tell us about their dreams, but our furry friends have no way of expressing what goes on behind closed eyelids. —Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eyelid

• not bat an eyelid

Rhymes for eyelid

• fatimid
• amid
• forbid
• majid
• 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