Eyelid Meaning in English
word
ˈaɪˌɫɪd
EYE-lid
ˈaɪlɪd
EYE-lid
Definition
The fold of skin that covers and protects your eye. You can open and close your eyelids to blink or sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in medical, anatomical, or everyday health discussions. Common collocations: "upper eyelid", "lower eyelid", "swollen eyelid". Not used figuratively. Singular and plural both common ("eyelid"/"eyelids").
Spanish: párpadoPortuguese (BR): pálpebraPortuguese (PT): pálpebraChinese (Simplified): 眼睑Chinese (Traditional): 眼瞼Hindi: पलकArabic: جفن العينBengali: পালকRussian: векоJapanese: まぶたVietnamese: mí mắtKorean: 눈꺼풀Turkish: göz kapağıUrdu: پپوٹاIndonesian: kelopak mata
Example Sentences
My eyelid hurts when I blink.
basic
She has long eyelashes on her eyelid.
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Please close your eyelid during the eye exam.
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My right eyelid keeps twitching today—it's so annoying!
natural
She put eyeshadow on her upper eyelid before the party.
natural
If your eyelid is swollen, try a cold compress.
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