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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The limited-edition Dune: Part Two promo item released earlier this year was a receptacle made out of a tin with a detachable lid that resembles the giant, toothy sandworms of the desert planet Arrakis.—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 The commander stepped over boxes stacked full of plastic drones and opened the lid on a new delivery.—Vladyslav Golovin Mauricio Lima, New York Times, 25 May 2024 Find it on Amazon These Adhesive Cabinet Organizers Are Great for Tupperware
Tupperware is notorious for getting mixed up and lids becoming separated from the bases.—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024 Then, put the lid over the top of the container to secure it in place, trimming away excess screen or fabric.—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lid
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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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