plural lids
Examples of lid in a Sentence
Noun
I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.
as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Lock the lid and set the pressure to high for 3 minutes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Gone are the mint-and-pink lids that became a recent staple among San Diego kids (and some adults) and were easily identifiable even in packed stadiums.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some have straw lids, like the YETI Rambler mug or the Stanley Quencher Flowstate Tumbler, while others have wide openings or cap designs, like the CamelBak Chute Mag water bottle.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Ensure that the lids fit securely on your trash and recycling bins.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Lock the lid and set the pressure to high for 3 minutes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Gone are the mint-and-pink lids that became a recent staple among San Diego kids (and some adults) and were easily identifiable even in packed stadiums.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some have straw lids, like the YETI Rambler mug or the Stanley Quencher Flowstate Tumbler, while others have wide openings or cap designs, like the CamelBak Chute Mag water bottle.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lid
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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