Noun
I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.
as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd
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Each dish has a matching BPA-free plastic lid that’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe.—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 Are fine lines and creases around your lids crinkling your eye makeup look?—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025 Even microwave-safe glass items may come with lids that are not microwave safe, so be sure to check each item before using.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 Each customer receives the chip, the IHS, a USB thumb drive with a detailed shot of their chip and its IHS lid, and a verification card stating the temperatures the chip reached during its testing.—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lid
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English hlid; akin to Old High German hlit cover, and probably to Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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