eyelid — either of the two folds of skin that can close over each eye
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: either of the two folds of skin that can close over each eye
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪlɪd/
Korean meaning: 눈꺼풀, 눈두덩이
Korean pronunciation: **아이**리드
Example Sentences
- My eyelids are getting heavy after studying all night.
- The magician's assistant had glittery eyelids that sparkled under the stage lights.
- He winked by closing one eyelid dramatically.
eyelid
NOUN//ˈaɪlɪd//
either of the two folds of skin that can close over each eye
💡 Concept
either of the two folds of skin that can close over each eye
🎵 Rhyme
Her wounded eyelid has healed, and pain is sealed away!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈaɪlɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaɪlɪd/
🌳Etymology
Rooteye
Suffix-lid
Origin
고대영어 'eye(눈)'와 'lid(덮개)'가 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어로, 말 그대로 '눈의 덮개'라는 뜻입니다. 마치 냄비 뚜껑처럼 눈을 덮어주는 역할을 한다고 생각하면 쉽습니다.
🎵Rhyme
sealedhealedpeeled
sealed
healed
peeled
🔗Collocations
heavy eyelids
droopy eyelids
flutter eyelids
swollen eyelids
eyelid surgery
close eyelids
📝Examples
“My eyelids are getting heavy after studying all night.”
“The magician's assistant had glittery eyelids that sparkled under the stage lights.”
😄 Fun example
“He winked by closing one eyelid dramatically.”
“The allergic reaction made her eyelids puffy and red.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
eye coverpalpebra
Related
eyebroweyelasheyeballirispupilretina
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