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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The lidded top keeps visual clutter at bay while the removable liner comes with a strap to make laundry day a little easier. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Store it in a lidded plastic storage container in the freezer to extend its freshness and keep out air, moisture, and pests well into the holiday baking season. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 To ensure freshness, make the base in a big pitcher (or lidded container) and store in the fridge. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026 Transfer to a lidded jar and store in refrigerator up to 10 days. Midwest Living, 14 May 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 Jun. 2026.

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