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

Jenner didn’t stray too far beyond the bounds of her signature look, drawing black eyeliner in her waterline, applying warm tones to her eyelids, and opting for a nude shade on her lips. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 June 2025

My eyes were closed when the spotlight found me, turning my eyelids a peachy pink. —Greta Morgan june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025

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

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