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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But now, the lid has been blown off, and the outcome could be devastating for the club.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2026 Gagliardi suggests handwashing bottles, then soaking them (and their accompanying lids) in a mixture of two teaspoons of bleach per gallon of water for two minutes before air-drying.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2026 The tight-fitting lid helps retain heat and moisture, and the wide handles provide a secure grip.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Sep. 2026 The audio quality gives listeners the impression that the song is being played inside a box without a lid.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
27 Sep. 2026 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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