lidless

American

[lid-lis] / ˈlɪd lɪs /

adjective

(of objects) without a lid.
(of eyes) without or as if without lids.
watchful, as with unblinking eyes; vigilant.

lidless British

/ ˈlɪdlɪs /

adjective

having no lid or top
(of animals) having no eyelids
archaic vigilant and watchful

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Etymology

Origin of lidless

First recorded in 1515–25; lid + -less

Example Sentences

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Linden was specifically picturing commercial toilets: the tankless, lidless workhorses found in public restroom stalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2022

When the woes of the world lay heavy on my addled mind and my lidless, staring eyes are like two skinned grapes, I creep downstairs and pour myself a bowl of vitamin-fortified solace.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2022

The koala in Perry’s book looks only vaguely related to the koala we know today: its face is somehow elephant-like; its arms are disproportionate to its body; and it has big, lidless eyes.

From The Verge • Oct. 11, 2015

When I returned this fall, I asked Brown how she was doing with following Woolbright’s advice, and she showed me to a lidless Tupperware in her refrigerator with corn kernels and green beans.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2014

The bulbs were installed all over Thurmond, lidless eyes always watching, never blinking.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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