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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Noun
The four-piece collection includes a Dutch oven, a braiser, and a grill pan, plus one universal lid that fits all three.—
Danielle Bouchard,
Martha Stewart,
15 Sep. 2026 Ensure outdoor bins have tight-fitting lids, and rinse beverage cans before tossing them in the recycling.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2026 The simplehuman 50-Liter Trash Can has a slide lock that holds the lid closed when pests (or curious pets) try to nose their way in.—
Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2026 The trunk lid was reinforced and features a huge, adjustable carbon fiber wing mounted on trapezoidal supports.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 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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