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
• hood
• headdress
• headgear
• chapeau
• headpiece
• bonnet
• helm
• bowler
• cloche
• top hat
• topper
• baseball cap
• turban
• calotte
• 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
• derby
• biretta
• homburg
• skimmer
• zucchetto
• capuche
• casque
• tricorne
• panama
• billycock
• boater
• kufi
• porkpie hat
• sou'wester
• ten-gallon hat
• tam-o'-shanter
• warbonnet
• nightcap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lid

Perhaps most disturbing, however, is that lingering food particles on the lid, rim, or bottom of the bin (because even the strongest trash bags can rip) attract critters like mice and roaches. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 July 2026

Saturated lids—think bold washes of vibrant color swept across the entire eyelid—are taking center stage this season. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026

The lid even has its own handle for easy transport to the pool. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Just press the storage lid to flip it open and access its contents. — Shirl Leigh july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026