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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Best of all, it can be purchased as a bundle that includes a whisk attachment, blending jar with lid, and a mini chopper.—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025 These containers are dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe (lids excluded), and freezer-safe.—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 This super functional, pre-seasoned version from Lodge gives you two versions for the price of one thanks to its skillet lid.—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 One roach died inside plastic to-go lids in the kitchen.—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 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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