Simple Definition of lid

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lid

noun

plural lids
1
: a cover on a box, can, jar, etc., that can be lifted or removed
2
: eyelid

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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lid. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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