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

Her lids were washed with brown and taupe hues, creating a smokey eye, while her lips were lined in that same brown and punctuated with nude in the center for contrast. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 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

Ensure outdoor bins have tight-fitting lids, and rinse beverage cans before tossing them in the recycling. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 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

The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and a recipe card. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Ingredients sit against durable food-grade stainless steel rather than plastic, while borosilicate glass lids with platinum-silicone seals help keep contents fresh. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Employees beverages without lids were on prep tables; beverages were thrown away. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

That way, your lids are kept in tip top shape—gently nourished and smooth. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026