lid
UK: lɪd | US: lɪd
n. a removable or hinged cover for a container
n. (informal) short for eyelid
n. (slang) a hat or cap
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Derived from Old English hlid, meaning "cover, opening, or gate," related to Dutch lid (joint) and German Lid (eyelid). The word has retained its core meaning of a covering object but expanded metaphorically (e.g., "eyelid" as a biological cover, slang "hat" as a head cover). Its compact structure reflects its Germanic roots, with no clear prefix/root/suffix division.
She placed the lid back on the jar to keep the cookies fresh.
His eyelids grew heavy after hours of studying.
Don’t forget to wear a lid to protect yourself from the sun.
The pot’s lid rattled as the water boiled.
He tipped his lid politely as he greeted the neighbors.