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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Use that as your cue to open the lid, push the dough to the side of the bucket, and carefully lift out the paddles.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2026 Old food, slime and grime accumulation was observed inside refrigeration units, on the ice scoop lid and on the lid of the ice machine and on a pan holder.—
Vince Basada
august 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2026 Residents are encouraged to use bear-resistant containers with lids latched, store garbage in a garage or shed until collection day, and put cans at the curb the morning of pickup rather than the night before.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Aug. 2026 The lid’s handle may even provide a convenient attachment point, depending on its design.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 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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