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 digital pressure cookers have a six-quart capacity, stainless steel and black plastic finishes, a pressure lid, a digital temperature and function display, and button controls.—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026 The Signature Round Deep Oven offers plenty of features that justify the investment, like its easy-to-clean enamel that resists chipping, dulling, and staining, a tight-fitting lid that helps circulate steam, and an ergonomic knob for effortless lifting.—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026 Tolu Coker opened London Fashion Week with a swipe, sending models down the runway with smoky-grey powdered lids.—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 Ten flies were flying around a flip-top cooler lid.—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 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