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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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
But wow—cracking open the lid released a riptide of lemongrass, ginger, and Makrut lime.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
There was also a case in which a foreign object, said to be a trashcan lid, clogged another drain.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The lids have Tupperware’s signature ridges, and the circle in the center presses down to get an airtight seal.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
But wow—cracking open the lid released a riptide of lemongrass, ginger, and Makrut lime.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
There was also a case in which a foreign object, said to be a trashcan lid, clogged another drain.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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