lidded

adjective

lid·​ded ˈli-dəd How to pronounce lidded (audio)
1
: having or covered with a lid
a lidded tureen
2
: having lids especially of a specified kind
usually used in combination
heavy-lidded eyes

Examples of lidded in a Sentence

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Wearing a bright green coat, black trousers and white shoes, the heavy-lidded, tousel-haired Elvis surveyed his audience with a half-smile on his lips and then cut loose with a three-piece band backing him up. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 Make sure trash, compost, and recycling are in lidded containers, and windfallen fruit and leftover garden produce are cleaned up as soon as possible. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026 Remove from the heat and transfer the sauce to a lidded jar. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Freeze this hearty, cheesy favorite in lidded bakeware for easy transport between the oven, freezer, and fridge. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lidded

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lidded was before the 12th century

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“Lidded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lidded. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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