Synonyms for

Lid

Verb / lɪd / Another word for lid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container

Synonyms & similar words

hat chapeau eyelid palpebra cover top cap stopper seal closure plug cork hood bonnet hat canopy awning roof shelter screen protection umbrella shade visor

Synonyms by register

Formal

cover closure cap

Informal

top cover hat

Literary

cowl veil

Antonyms

base bottom opening uncovered unsealed

Common collocations

  • lift the lid
  • put a lid on
  • lid of the pot
  • lid of the jar
  • tight lid
  • loose lid
  • lidocaine patch

Word family

noun lid
verb lid

Usage note

The verb 'lid' is less common and often used figuratively, as in 'to lid a situation'. It can also refer to applying a lid to something.

Example sentences

  1. I put the lid on my water bottle so it wouldn't spill.
  2. The pot had a lid that rattled when I shook it.
  3. Can you hand me the lid to the Tupperware container?
  4. The garbage can had a heavy lid that was hard to lift.
  5. I accidentally dropped the lid to the coffee pot and it broke.

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  • The world is like a mirror; frown at it, and it frowns at you. Smile and it smiles, too. - Herbert Samuels
  • The light that shines farthest shines brightest nearest home. - William L. Pettengill
  • A good laugh is sunshine in the house. - William Makepeace Thackeray

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