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

2. Also called: clamshell. 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

"My first thought was that my kids, whose faces live permanently on the inside of my eyelids, wouldn't remember me."

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Her eyelids twitch and open to reveal those wonderful brown eyes.

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The room swayed, and her eyelids began to flutter.

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Her eyelids grew heavy until finally they fluttered closed.

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When he slept, I would kiss his forehead and eyelids delicately.

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