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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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
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English hlid; akin to Old High German hlit cover, and probably to Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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