How to Use lid in a Sentence

lid

noun

• I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.
• Drain, then add it to a small, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  — Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• At the end of your time at camp, stick the lid back on the bucket and take your waste home to dispose of.
  — Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
• Close the grill’s lid to allow the hot air to circulate.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 15 Apr. 2023
• Cover the pots with tight-fitting lids and bring them to a low boil.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Aug. 2023
• This helps free up counter space and keeps the lid secure and clean while cooking.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023
• Enlarge / The Mac Pro (Late 2013) from the front (left), the back (center), and without its lid (right).
  — Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2024
• To keep breast milk cold, an ice pack screws onto the lid and keeps food safe for hours.
  — Christin Perry, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
• Note that the cooler is dishwasher safe but the lid needs to be washed by hand.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
• The photo shows the cellphone stuck to the lid upside down with the camera facing out.
  — Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023
• Use it to stamp the perfect wing at the outer corner of your eyes, then trace the line across your lid.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 16 June 2023
• Simply add cloves to the chamber, close the lid and roll the wheels on your countertop.
  — Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2023
• In some cases, people hissed or banged on the lids of trash cans, Mr. Toop said.
  — Natasha Frost, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
• Do note that the cups and lids can be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher, but the motorbase and blades cannot.
  — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
• Plus, all the bowls and plates are designed to stack easily; the plates act as lids on the bowls, and the bowls fit into the plates.
  — Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
• Have on hand a 10-inch nonstick pan with a tight-fitting lid.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2023
• The side case latch hooks may not snap properly into the lock which can cause the lid to open.
  — USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
• Just be sure to leave the lids with pink snap closures out of the microwave and dishwasher.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
• Pro Longwear paint pot was washed across the lid in blue, green, yellow and pink hues.
  — Akili King, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
• At camp, find a scenic, and private, spot for the bucket and replace the lid with a toilet seat.
  — Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
• Its slow-close lid prevents the lid from slamming and making a ton of noise while in use.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
• The glass pitcher was easy to clean in the dishwasher or sink, but the filter lid should be hand washed.
  — Julie Laing, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2023
• Remove the center piece on the blender's lid to allow steam to escape.
  — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
• Our only wish is that lids were included for all the pans.
  — Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
• The suspect dropped to a blue waste bin below the hatch, and his weight appeared to push him through the lid, according to the clip.
  — Dennis Romero, NBC News, 28 July 2023
• Before cooking, coat the inside of the oven and inside of the lid with cooking oil or an oil spray.
  — Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
• There’s another side zip in the lid for even more storage.
  — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2023
• Cute, melamine bowls with lids will make transportation a breeze.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
• Clamp the round mechanical cutters onto the top (or lid) of the can, so that the tool is flat on top and the wheels are aligned with the edges of the lid.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
• The opener is made of plastic and metal and is durable enough to withstand the most stubborn of stuck lids.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024