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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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Brows are an important part of eye makeup on mature lids.
—Erica Metzger, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
Place chicken on grill grate; season lightly with salt, close grill lid and cook 3 minutes.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
The bottle may have a small symbol that looks like an open lid labeled with a figure such as 12M, 18M, or 24M.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Add two to three squares of toilet paper to the jar, then close the lid and shake the jar for about 15 seconds.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Brows are an important part of eye makeup on mature lids.
—Erica Metzger, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
Place chicken on grill grate; season lightly with salt, close grill lid and cook 3 minutes.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
The bottle may have a small symbol that looks like an open lid labeled with a figure such as 12M, 18M, or 24M.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
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 19 Aug. 2025.
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