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lid

noun

ˈlid

Definition of lid

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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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 The interior, meanwhile, is done up in a light beige leather, with a patch on the lid that shows off the partnership logo between Louis Vuitton and FIFA. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026 It's intended for tasks like removing lids and pulling nails. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Each container comes with a leakproof, airtight, and BPA-free plastic lid that is safe for use in the microwave, dishwasher, and freezer, so each one is easy to use and clean. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 Trapping heat under a tight lid slows cooling and gives bacteria more time in the temperature danger zone. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lid

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Noun

The Buff neck gaiter is a classic example cold-weather face cover, sun shield, sweat wicker, wound wrap, pillowcase and camp towel, among other uses.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Laura followed him, curled her body gently into his on top of the covers, lying there as all the streetlamps came on outside.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of cover

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Lopez proved that a straw hat is an easy way to make a statement while blocking out the sun, and Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Garner recently put their own twists on the practical summer accessory, too.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
With a surreal visual language that hat-tips everyone from Jacques Tati to Michael Haneke and the filmmaker’s longtime mentor Jia Zhangke, the film is a striking, startling class critique based on Manuel’s own Silver Bear-winning 2020 short film.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Definition of hat

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said the president may discuss the war in Iran and the state of the economy at the top of the speech.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
The matching top and pants can also be worn separately throughout a trip.

— Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Definition of top

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The kitchen is equally expansive and capable of handling meals for a crowd with dark blue cabinetry and a custom range hood and étagères that were fabricated locally.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
The reverse-opening hood and signature quad exhaust pipes command your attention instantly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026

Definition of hood

Noun

Otherwise, local sports programs, like bike advocacy groups focused on cycling or outdoor activities may accept helmet donations.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Note the flames used as decorative touches in the bedrooms, or the Formula 1 racing suit and helmet hanging in the primary suite.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

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