push-fit lid

noun
UK /pʊʃ fɪt lɪd/
US /pʊʃ fɪt lɪd/

A lid you press down to close a box or cup.

She put the push-fit lid on the lunch box.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A lid that stays on by friction, not by screws or hinges.

The paint can has a push-fit lid that pops off with a tool.

3. A cover you press into place to keep food fresh.

Use the push-fit lid so the soup does not spill.

4. A tight cover that needs a firm push to close.

He pushed the push-fit lid until it clicked.