Synonyms of lid

lid

noun

ˈlid 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cover
• top
• cap
• hood
• roof
• casing
• housing
• jacket
• covering
• dome
• shell
• case
• sheath
• capsule

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hat
• cap
• helmet
• headdress
• headgear
• hood
• chapeau
• headpiece
• bonnet
• cloche
• top hat
• topper
• baseball cap
• helm
• turban
• calotte
• bowler
• pillbox
• stocking cap
• fedora
• toque
• silk hat
• beret
• shako
• picture hat
• cocked hat
• plug hat
• hard hat
• overseas cap
• opera hat
• castor
• kepi
• service cap
• garrison cap
• skullcap
• sombrero
• cowboy hat
• high hat
• stovepipe
• tam
• cowl
• leghorn
• Stetson
• miter
• sunbonnet
• fez
• biretta
• derby
• homburg
• skimmer
• zucchetto
• capuche
• casque
• tricorne
• billycock
• panama
• boater
• kufi
• porkpie hat
• sou'wester
• ten-gallon hat
• tam-o'-shanter
• warbonnet
• nightcap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lid

Remove lid, gently fluff, and let sit to allow excess moisture to evaporate. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026

Cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

All of them look neat, feature a nifty light bar on the lid that can display charging status, and will get feature updates over 10 years. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Yeti’s new Rambler Bowls are the outdoor-lover’s ideal, and an essential addition to any tailgate setup, offering the same double-wall vacuum insulation as the brand’s famous drinkware with secure lids and an handsome aesthetic. — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026