eye·lid [eyelideyelids] BrE [ˈaɪlɪd] NAmE [ˈaɪlɪd] (alsolid) noun either of the pieces of skin above and below the eye that cover it when you ↑blink or close the eye see not bat an eyelid/eye at ↑batv. See also: ↑lid
Example Bank: •She lifted one eyelid to see what he was doing. •She watched him from behind half-closed eyelids.