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

Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

There are lots of brands that have worked to give us beautiful soft mattes that glide onto lids and don’t feel patchy or heavy like their previous counterparts. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026

Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Edges chip easily, so visually scan the inside of lids and the underside to guarantee everything is intact. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, donning night-vision giggles, Knoxville gleefully attacks them with trash can lids and tasers. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Take advantage of the markdowns and stock up on extra lids, straws, and gaskets. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Make sure your trash cans have tight-fitting lids, and always clean well when eating outdoors. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Color Other than aesthetics or organization, there is no need to have silicone stretch lids in multiple colors. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026