lid

noun

ˈlid How to pronounce lid (audio)
Definition of lidnext
1
as in cover
a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can

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2
as in hat
slang a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd

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Recent Examples of lid Alternatively, the thicker crust in the south could have proven to be an efficient lid, preventing the leaking of much heat from the mantle. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Consider a nude or sparkly tone at the center of the lids, and perhaps a darker, richer shade along the outer orbital bone. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Extreme heat from the dish or heat trapped between the pan or lid and the cooktop can damage or shatter the cooktop surface. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 Under-eye shadows, bags and lower-lid definition get played up instead of concealed. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lid
  1. cover
  2. hat
  3. top
  4. cap
  5. hood
  6. helmet
  7. roof
Noun
  • On the cover is a photo of a model dressed in lingerie—bridal, of course.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There is no striking cover on the bench when Thierno Barry is not firing, and summer signing Christian Norgaard is unlikely to feature before the late-September-into-early-October international break.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of cover
Noun
  • The runways made a strong case for topping off your look with a statement hat.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Boteli sealed his hat-trick at the Johan Cruyff Arena after charging down the right flank, chopping inside and smashing into the far corner on his left foot.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • While dark-wash jeans, trench coats, and sweaters may be top of mind, don’t forget your footwear.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a snapshot of those findings (not in chronological order, because AI’s top of mind these days; plus, my colleague made a cool interactive graphic for you).
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of top
Noun
  • Washington has recently toyed with price controls on credit cards through interest-rate caps and restrictions on late fees, as if credit can be made cheaper by government order.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Edmonton Oilers spent the summer fixing long-standing cap issues, addressing immediate team needs and getting younger at important roster spots.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of cap
Noun
  • Inspectors found buildup in the ventilation system hood filters.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But again, a lot underneath the hood has sort of led to that point.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • The score was so lopsided by the ninth inning that utility player Kiké Hernández took the mound to finish the game — but without his signature pitching helmet.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • On Sunday, a severe thunderstorm swept through the Kansas City area, leaving thousands of residents without power, ripping the roof off of one building, and canceling a portion of the annual SantaCaliGon Days festival in Independence.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There are plenty of quiet ways to lose a job over migraine, and a safety cost too if a worker stays on the roof or the machinery impaired.
    — Brian T. Bailey, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of roof

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“Lid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lid. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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