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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈaɪlɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaɪlɪd/
🌳Etymology
Rooteye
Suffix-lid
🎵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
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