plural lids
Examples of lid in a Sentence
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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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The lid also helps to prevent spills or curious pets from snacking on the extra kindling.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
With a reddish-brown lid, covered in moss and grime, neighbors told Giglio that the tub had not been touched since the 70s or 80s.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Just be sure the lid’s fully sealed before tossing it in your bag or pack.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Remove any metal bands or lids, and give the jar an overall inspection—if it's cracked, chipped, or damaged, don't use it.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The lid also helps to prevent spills or curious pets from snacking on the extra kindling.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
With a reddish-brown lid, covered in moss and grime, neighbors told Giglio that the tub had not been touched since the 70s or 80s.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Just be sure the lid’s fully sealed before tossing it in your bag or pack.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lid
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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