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

Recent Examples on the Web Place seeds in a lidded container filled with slightly moist potting media. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024 Now the city is planning to require special lidded containers and permanent bins on many blocks. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2024 Modestly sized lidded bowls were joined by dry-goods canisters, pie keepers, pitchers, and measuring cups. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024 Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2016 See all Example Sentences for lidded 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

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