Meaning of the word stye in English

What does stye mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stye

US /staɪ/
UK /staɪ/

Noun

a small, painful lump on the eyelid, caused by an infected oil gland

Example:
I woke up with a painful stye on my eyelid.
Warm compresses can help to relieve the discomfort of a stye.