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

lidded

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of lid entry 2

Examples of lidded in a Sentence

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Adjective
Add this storage rack to your bathroom or grab this set of six lidded storage bins to keep your summer clothes tucked neatly away. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt. — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Be sure to use lidded containers for trash and animal feed, and find other ways to attract birds while keeping other critters away. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for lidded

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 6 Oct. 2026.

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