Eyelid

/ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fold of skin that covers and protects the eye.

She blinked her eyelid to moisten her dry eyes.

One of the two movable folds of skin that cover the eye.

His eyelid twitched nervously during the presentation.

The edge of the eyelid that helps to keep foreign particles out of the eye.

The doctor examined the patient's eyelid for any signs of infection.

The upper or lower fold of skin that closes the eye.

After a long day, he couldn't keep his eyelid open any longer.

From Middle English 'eyelid', from eye + lid.

bat an eyelid

To show surprise or interest, or to react emotionally.

eye candy

Attractive people or things that are pleasing to the eye.

a slip of the eyelid

A quick glance or moment of distraction.

eyelash

The hair that grows on the edge of the eyelid.

blepharitis

Inflammation of the eyelid.

conjunctiva

The membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids.

Eye flaps

She gave me the eye flaps when I said something funny.

Lid

He was so tired he couldn't keep his lids open.