lid
noun
a removable or hinged cover for closing the opening, usually at the top, of a pot, jar, trunk, etc.; a movable cover.
lids
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pluralof lid.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Bratz dolls, all lip gloss and heavy lids, were suddenly cooler than Barbie, who looked conservative by comparison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The pink, mouse-like creatures lived in craters covered by dustbin lids - the lids' noisy "clang" gave the show its name.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
Asked how things were going, one delegate sent back a clip from a famous Egyptian soap opera that showed a hapless boss pointlessly opening and closing the lids and drawers of his desk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
A new Assembly bill that went into effect Tuesday requires any establishment in the state where alcohol is sold for on-site consumption to have lids at the ready upon customer request.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
She pulled back Astelle’s lids, checked out her eyes, pushed up one sleeve of her shirt, then the other.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
