How to Use lid in a Sentence

lid

noun
  • I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.
  • Add lid and chill at least 4 hours.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Who cares what’s in there once the bin lid is closed?
    — John Hodgman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Then the lid returned to the rim.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Closing the lid keeps odors in check.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
  • There was no lid on this defense.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Your eyes dart behind closed lids.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Each lid more dusty than the one before.
    — Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
  • Just fill it up at a stream, screw the lid back on, and squeeze.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Just fill it up at a stream, screw the lid back on, and squeeze.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
  • They were packed into a leather case with a lid.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
  • Bring this to a simmer, and add the lid.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • Snap it back on the lid when you’re finished.
    — The Pcmag Editorial Team, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
  • So make sure those lids stay tightly closed!
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The bento box has a beige lid, which looks like wood.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • My husband drilled holes in the lids to fit the net pots.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The two-inch knob on the lid was also easy to grip.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
  • Remove the lid and cook for 1 more hour.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Put on the lid and turn the slow cooker to low for one hour.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Place the lid on the pot and gently shake it from side to side.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • With blender running, stream in rosé and lemon juice through lid.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
  • Pop on a lid, slide it into the fridge, and you’re done.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Grip the jar in one hand and twist off the lid with the other.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Drain, then add it to a small, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid.
    — Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Leave the lid open to allow the garbage can to air-dry in the sun.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The lid has a gold bolt emblem and a black handle.
    — PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Cover with the lid and wrap with a kitchen towel.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
  • Wash your lid with warm water and a gentle dish soap.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Then leave the lid of your coffee maker open.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Use a small container lid as a ring dish in the kitchen.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026

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