lid

/lɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

the top or cover of a container or box

“She carefully opened the lid of the jar to avoid spilling the contents.”

2. verb

to remove the top or cover of something

“Can you lid the trash can before we leave the room?”

3. verb

to close or shut something, especially a container

“She lidded the box to keep the toys from spilling out.”

4. noun

a person’s upper part of the body, especially the part above the eyebrows and below the hairline

“He smiled at the camera, showing off his bright blue lid.”

Synonyms

  • cap
  • cover
  • top

Antonyms

  • base
  • bottom