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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Anja Rubik Rubik rounded out the quartet with warm-toned blush and a darker brown lid, paired with eyeliner that rimmed her upper and lower waterlines.—
Arushi Jacob,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2026 About a decade ago, beauty lovers were blending lighter eye shadow onto the center of their lids, surrounding it with deeper shades to create that spotlight effect.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Nov. 2026 Celebrity makeup artist Jaleesa Jaikaran recommends applying a bold eyeliner and blending it across the lid as an approachable way to try a statement eye.—
Ashley Lynch,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2026 Most of the models have the Bodum name on their frame and inner lid, as well as engraved on the glass carafes.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lid
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English hlid; akin to Old High German hlit cover, and probably to Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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