lid

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noun

plural lids
1
: a movable cover for the opening of a hollow container (such as a vessel or box)
2
: eyelid
3
: the operculum in mosses
4
slang : hat
5
: something that confines, limits, or suppresses : check, restraint
6
slang : an ounce of marijuana
"He wanted privacy. He'd bought a keg of beer and a lid of dope and he didn't want his parents to know."Sue Grafton

lid

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verb

lidded; lidding

transitive verb

: to cover or supply with a lid

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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Tip: Some cast-iron skillets come with a matching lid, which is useful for making the skillet operate a bit like a mini stovetop oven, cooking evenly and basting the food with flavor and steam. Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 On her eyes, Saweetie wore layers of sapphire blue shadow all over the upper lid almost to her brow bone, with the same shade brushed below the lower lashline and into the inner corners. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024 Then there were the 20 rodent droppings on cooking lids on kitchen dry storage shelves. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024 The limited-edition bucket is made out of tin with a detachable lid that resembles the giant, toothy creatures (or Shai-Hulud) of the desert planet Arrakis. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 Keep in Mind The lid’s handle is smaller than those found on other options. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 Clamp the round mechanical cutters onto the top (or lid) of the can, so that the tool is flat on top and the wheels are aligned with the edges of the lid. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024 Barrett then punched her, grabbed the lid of the toilet tank and hit her with it multiple times, eventually causing the lid to break into pieces. Landon Mion, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2024

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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

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lid was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lid

noun
ˈlid
1
: a movable cover (as for a box or jar)
2
: eyelid
3
slang : hat
4
: a force that holds back
tried to keep a lid on the news
lidded
ˈlid-əd
adjective

Medical Definition

lid

noun
: eyelid

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