Meaning & Definition of Eyelid in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A movable fold of skin that covers the eyeball.

  Example Sentence: She blinked her eyelids to moisten her eyes.

• Definition: Either of the two folds of skin that can close over the eye.

  Example Sentence: His eyelids felt heavy as he fought to stay awake.

• Definition: The part of the eye that can be closed to protect it from light or injury.

  Example Sentence: He instinctively shut his eyelids against the bright sunlight.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: párpado

• French: paupière

• German: Lid

• Russian: век

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of eyelid

• Meaning: Eye flaps

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

• Meaning: Lid

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