eyelids
word · lemma: eyelid
Definition
The thin folds of skin that cover and protect your eyes. Everyone has an upper and a lower eyelid on each eye.
Usage & Nuances
"Eyelids" is always plural since each eye has two. Typical expressions: 'upper eyelid', 'lower eyelid', 'close your eyelids', 'heavy eyelids' (tired). Not to be confused with 'eyelashes' (the tiny hairs on the eyelid's edge).
Spanish: párpadosPortuguese (BR): pálpebrasPortuguese (PT): pálpebrasChinese (Simplified): 眼睑Chinese (Traditional): 眼瞼Hindi: पलकोंArabic: الجفونBengali: পাতা (চোখের) - চোখের পল্লবRussian: векиJapanese: まぶたVietnamese: mí mắtKorean: 눈꺼풀Turkish: göz kapağıUrdu: پلکیںIndonesian: kelopak mata
Example Sentences
Babies often close their eyelids when they sleep.
basic
You can blink by quickly moving your eyelids.
basic
Her eyelids were swollen from crying.
basic
My eyelids feel so heavy, I can barely keep my eyes open.
natural
If you rub your eyelids too hard, they can get irritated.
natural
She put a little makeup on her eyelids before the party.
natural