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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Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Makeup artist Kimora Mulan created the bold look featuring dark lip liner, fluttery lashes, and gold shimmer that stretched from her lids to her décolletage.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 1 June 2026
The lid cover also serves as a measuring cup.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The silicone surround on the lid, meanwhile, is there to secure inside the pot so the lid doesn't constantly fall off during use or travel.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
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Noun
Brith had shut her eyes, finding that the sparks were still living on the inside of the lids, vivid in their dangerous dark.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Makeup artist Kimora Mulan created the bold look featuring dark lip liner, fluttery lashes, and gold shimmer that stretched from her lids to her décolletage.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 1 June 2026
The lid cover also serves as a measuring cup.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The silicone surround on the lid, meanwhile, is there to secure inside the pot so the lid doesn't constantly fall off during use or travel.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
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 2 Jun. 2026.
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