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 began as primarily reconstructive work has evolved into a center known for facial rejuvenation procedures, from facelifts and eyelid surgery to brow lifts and rhinoplasty. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

Gerber kept the top of her eyelids bare and lightly bronzed thanks to makeup artist Nina Park, while Crawford covered hers in a dusty charcoal hue with the help of Terri Apanasewicz. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025

Thicker, fuller black lashes began peeking out from my eyelids, while my existing lashes started to look fuller. —Essence, 28 Oct. 2025

Thus, in a very subtle way, this blush-shadow brings a touch of intensity to the upper and lower eyelids. —Ana Serrano, Glamour, 27 Oct. 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