lid Sentence Examples

  1. The lid of the jar was securely sealed, ensuring its contents remained fresh.
  2. As the wind howled outside, she closed the lid of her laptop to protect it from the elements.
  3. The giant cauldron had a heavy metal lid that required two people to lift.
  4. The lid of the pen fell off when she dropped it, leaving a trail of ink on her desk.
  5. The camera lens had a protective lid that kept it safe from scratches and dust.
  6. She struggled to pry open the jammed lid of the sardine can.
  7. The lid of the boiling pot rattled violently, releasing a cloud of steam.
  8. The astronomer carefully lifted the lid off the telescope, revealing the vast expanse of the night sky.
  9. The hinges on the lid of the wooden chest creaked as she opened it.
  10. The lid of the porcelain vase was adorned with intricate floral designs, adding to its beauty.

lid Meaning

Wordnet

lid (n)

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

Webster

lid (n.)

That which covers the opening of a vessel or box, etc.; a movable cover; as, the lid of a chest or trunk.

The cover of the eye; an eyelid.

The cover of the spore cases of mosses.

A calyx which separates from the flower, and falls off in a single piece, as in the Australian Eucalypti.

The top of an ovary which opens transversely, as in the fruit of the purslane and the tree which yields Brazil nuts.

Synonyms & Antonyms of lid

FAQs About the word lid

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye, a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box,

top, hood, roof, cap,cover,casing, jacket, covering, housing, shell

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The lid of the jar was securely sealed, ensuring its contents remained fresh.

As the wind howled outside, she closed the lid of her laptop to protect it from the elements.

The giant cauldron had a heavy metal lid that required two people to lift.

The lid of the pen fell off when she dropped it, leaving a trail of ink on her desk.