Synonyms of lids

lids

noun

plural of lid

1

as in tops

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

• tops
• covers
• caps
• hoods
• roofs
• coverings
• domes
• jackets
• casings
• shells
• cases
• housings
• capsules
• sheaths

2

as in hats

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

• hats
• caps
• helmets
• headpieces
• headdresses
• headgears
• hoods
• chapeaus
• bonnets
• cloches
• bowlers
• castors
• sunbonnets
• berets
• toppers
• fedoras
• helms
• toques
• baseball caps
• cocked hats
• birettas
• top hats
• pillboxes
• panamas
• silk hats
• calottes
• skullcaps
• leghorns
• sombreros
• turbans
• picture hats
• shakos
• overseas caps
• stocking caps
• garrison caps
• homburgs
• casques
• service caps
• cowls
• opera hats
• kepis
• plug hats
• cowboy hats
• fezzes
• boaters
• miters
• tams
• porkpie hats
• derbies
• Stetsons
• hard hats
• high hats
• billycocks
• stovepipes
• tricornes
• zucchettos
• warbonnets
• kufis
• skimmers
• capuches
• ten-gallon hats
• sou'westers
• tam-o'-shanters
• nightcaps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lids

Other suitable options include heavy-duty plastic containers with locking lids or food-grade buckets with gamma seal lids. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

This set of three food storage containers is completely free of plastic thanks to its stainless steel construction and glass lids. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Always research complete sets and pieces with lids before giving them away. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Evans suggests those baskets should have lids and compartments to keep things looking clean. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026

Angelenos also should ensure the lids of their trash bins are closed and block any places around their homes where fleas can enter or hide. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Melissa McCarthy Melissa McCarthy notably led the lash trend on the carpet, adding full sets that flew over her matte shadow and kissed the tops of her hooded lids. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

The silky mattes go on without streaking (like some other inexpensive shadows might) along lashlines, over lids, and through creases for so many possible looks and so many color options (there are nine versions of the palette). — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

No more dropping lids on bathroom floors or closing up your lip balm with your foundation lid. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026