: 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
Standard side effects include redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising at the injection site, and occasionally a droopy eyelid.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
The bangs fall below her brows, brushing her eyelids, and flow into choppy layers that frame her face, while the rest of her hair falls at mid-chest.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
Eyelid cellulitis, or an infection of the eyelid, may occur in some cases.
—Jenna Demmer, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Susan’s surgery (a blepharoplasty, surgery that removes excess skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids) is currently the top facial cosmetic surgery in the U.S.—and growing.
—Genevieve Monsma, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Dry eye syndrome can be the result of problems with meibomian glands, located in the eyelids.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Here’s what happens, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Tissue around the eyes gradually weaken and sag, which allows fat to shift into the lower eyelids, contributing to puffiness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
My eyelids are droopy, leading to significant pressure, blurry vision, and dizziness.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Historical records had previously described Wu as having aphasia, drooping eyelids and an abnormal gait—all symptoms of a stroke.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
The bangs fall below her brows, brushing her eyelids, and flow into choppy layers that frame her face, while the rest of her hair falls at mid-chest.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
Eyelid cellulitis, or an infection of the eyelid, may occur in some cases.
—Jenna Demmer, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Susan’s surgery (a blepharoplasty, surgery that removes excess skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids) is currently the top facial cosmetic surgery in the U.S.—and growing.
—Genevieve Monsma, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Dry eye syndrome can be the result of problems with meibomian glands, located in the eyelids.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Here’s what happens, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Tissue around the eyes gradually weaken and sag, which allows fat to shift into the lower eyelids, contributing to puffiness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
My eyelids are droopy, leading to significant pressure, blurry vision, and dizziness.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Historical records had previously described Wu as having aphasia, drooping eyelids and an abnormal gait—all symptoms of a stroke.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Eyelid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyelid. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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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
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