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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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Other warning signs include a damaged or opened lid and an unusual or spoiled smell.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
How Inky the Octopus Escaped the Aquarium Staff at the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier had inadvertently left the lid of Inky’s tank slightly open, giving the octopus an opportunity to climb out during the night.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Gaff agreed, and ultimately sampled a few flavors while discarding each piece of gum into small cups with lids, the outlet reported.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The stainless steel grinding bowl is removable and comes with a storage lid to keep ground coffee fresh.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Other warning signs include a damaged or opened lid and an unusual or spoiled smell.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
How Inky the Octopus Escaped the Aquarium Staff at the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier had inadvertently left the lid of Inky’s tank slightly open, giving the octopus an opportunity to climb out during the night.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Gaff agreed, and ultimately sampled a few flavors while discarding each piece of gum into small cups with lids, the outlet reported.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lid. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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