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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Try a burgundy eyeliner on your waterline, like Lancôme’s Ruby Fever, shadow on your lid from Milani’s The Wine Down eyeshadow palette and a dark plum blush like Kir Royale from Laura Mercier.—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 They’re also designed with the iconic starburst lid and signature instant seal that locks in freshness instantly, so your food is guaranteed to stay fresh for longer.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 There’s a gold golf club fitted to the lid of the trunk that references 007 and villain Auric Goldfinger’s first encounter on the golf course.—Kathy Rose Obrien, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 Tupperware once revolutionized food storage, with the brand’s roots dating back to a post-World War II mission of helping families save money on food waste with an airtight lid seal.—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024 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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