1. a removable or hinged cover for a container
2. either of the movable folds of skin that cover and protect the eye; an eyelid

Examples

• She lifted the lid of the cookie jar.
• The pot lid was too hot to touch.
• He couldn’t find the lid to his water bottle.
• The trash can lid blew off in the wind.
• Her heavy lids drooped as she fell asleep.
• He blinked and his lids fluttered shut.
• The makeup artist applied shadow to her lids.