noun
lid
LID/lɪd/
A covering placed over an opening to close it.
A round pot sits with its matching lid beside it.
Etymology
Old English hlid covered both a covering and an opening or gate. The container sense preserves the covering meaning: a movable piece that closes off access.
In context
Cover the cherries with a lid and let them sit for 12 hours.
More examples
- Screw the lid tightly onto the jar.
- The chest has a heavy hinged lid.
- I can never find matching lids for these containers.
Forms
lid · lids
lidded adjective — Having a cover that closes an opening.