eyelid

noun

eye·lid | \ ˈī-ˌlid

Definition of eyelid

: 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

The crowd is mainly locals walking straight past without battling an eyelid. — Gemma Askham, Condé Nast Traveler, "Gaudí in Barcelona: Our Guide," 3 Mar. 2018 The models wore their hair pulled back into tight buns, and black lines painted on either side of their face, from their eyelids to their hairline—and the effect, well. — Jenny Hollander, Marie Claire, "Can Someone Tell Me What Is Happening In This Fashion Show From Hell?," 15 Jan. 2019 And the pigment itself dries down to this rich, satin-y black that looks luxurious and won't budge, even if your eyelids are oily (a real thing, folks). — Deanna Pai, Glamour, "Tom Ford's $58 Liquid Eyeliner Is the Best Money I Ever Spent," 8 Jan. 2019 Super thick, super thin, some can even take up your whole eyelid and take the place of eye shadow, which always looks awesome. — Tynan Sinks, Allure, "3 Ways I Mastered Eye Shadow for My Hooded Eyes," 28 Sep. 2018 The device goes over your eye and performs a warm, gentle massage to your lower eyelid for about 12 minutes in your doctor’s office. — Korin Miller, SELF, "So Your Doctor Says You Have Dry Eye? Here Are 8 Treatment Options to Know," 13 Dec. 2018 Apply your lash glue strategically. Meaning, don't just glob it on and immediately stick it to your eyelid. — Sable Yong, Allure, "If I Can Master Applying False Lashes, Literally Anyone Can — Here's How I Did It," 3 Aug. 2018 And if strapping technology to your eyelids sounds uncomfortable, the Lumos is barely thicker than a standard eye mask. — Rebecca Dolan, WSJ, "Trouble Sleeping? High-Tech Masks Can Help," 25 July 2018 After cleansing, massage a thin layer of moisturizer all over your face (avoiding the eyelids), letting the cream sink in for 5-10 minutes before applying your foundation. — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, "This Is the Absolute Best Way to Apply Foundation," 25 June 2018

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