lidless

adjective

lid·less ˈlid-ləs

: having no lid

archaic : watchful

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In tests, a dog sniffed a sample, then was presented with a set of six lidless glass jars. — Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2015 The gas-can lid found at the scene perfectly matched a lidless container found at his home. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025 An outdoor recreation area dares guests to picnic in the Land of Mordor, under Sauron's lidless eye. — Meg St-Esprit, Good Housekeeping, 29 Dec. 2022 The glistening jawline and lidless eyes are giving unmistakable Terminator vibes. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 Instead of proper metal baskets to hold tennis balls, Sam unloaded several lidless coolers from the RV, their insulation poking out through the cracks in the sides, all filled with balls. — Nicola Harrison, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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