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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Her makeup is both fresh-faced and warm, with a hint of glowy—not shimmery—bronze on her cheeks and lids, and a generous dose of mascara without any discernible liner.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2026 Remove lid, gently fluff, and let sit to allow excess moisture to evaporate.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2026 Cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.—ABC News,
23 Sep. 2026 All of them look neat, feature a nifty light bar on the lid that can display charging status, and will get feature updates over 10 years.—New Atlas,
22 Sep. 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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