eyelid

[ ahy-lid ]

noun

1. the movable lid of skin that serves to cover and uncover the eyeball.

eyelid

/ ˈaɪˌlɪd /

noun

1. either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeball palpebral
2. Also calledclamshell aeronautics a set of movable parts at the rear of a jet engine that redirect the exhaust flow to assist braking during landing

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyelid¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; eye, lid

Example Sentences

Shamiam has also undergone numerous skin grafts to rebuild her face, including working on her eyelids.

From BBC

Although she has been at the station for years, some things are still novel, like the mascara she wears before going on camera, and which she says weighs down her eyelids.

From BBC

"It's funny, you wouldn't bat an eyelid if one ran across you in a hot climate, but in our living room in Hampshire, we thought it was an alien," Mrs Branscombe added.

From BBC

In one video, Raymond filmed himself manipulating a woman’s eyelids and stroking her, according to court records.

From Los Angeles Times

He opened their eyelids at times and stuck his fingers in their mouths.

From BBC