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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The lid and outside of the container are grippy to increase stability for little hands.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2026 Several employees had personal beverages without a lid or straw stored on the table.—Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2026 Employees beverages without lids were on prep tables; beverages were thrown away.—Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2026 The process eliminates the water-slurry stage and associated drying steps, allowing fibers to form directly into rigid packaging, including trays, bowls, plates and beverage lids.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
3 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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