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

Although bass have no eyelids, their eyes have pigment mechanisms that compensate for excessive light. — Morris Gresham, Outdoor Life, 9 Nov. 2026

In Julian Schnabel’s adaptation of Jean-Dominique Bauby’s memoir, written by a man paralyzed but for one eyelid, the camera becomes that eye. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026

Asked about emerging trends in plastic surgery, the founders noted a growing interest in eyelid surgery, natural-looking results and alternatives to traditional fillers. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

His face is relaxed, his features at rest, his mouth and eyelids closed. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eyelid

• not bat an eyelid

Rhymes for eyelid

• amid
• forbid
• majid
• masjid
• 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