Canister: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅซ
canister
[ หkรฆnษชstษr ]
storage container
A canister is a container used for storing food, liquids, or other items. It is typically made of metal, plastic, or glass and has a lid to keep the contents secure. Canisters come in various sizes and shapes, ranging from small jars to large bins.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please put the sugar back in the canister after you use it.
- She opened the canister and found it full of cookies.
- The kitchen counter was cluttered with canisters of different sizes.
- The coffee canister was empty, so she needed to buy more coffee beans.
- We store our pasta in airtight canisters to keep it fresh.
Translations
Translations of the word "canister" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lata
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเคฟเคธเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Kanister
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaleng
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะฝััััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kanister
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใในใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท bidon
๐ช๐ธ lata
๐น๐ท bidon
๐ฐ๐ท ์บ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kanystr
๐ธ๐ฐ kanister
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ kanister
๐ฎ๐ธ kanni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะฝะธััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแขแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kanistr
๐ฒ๐ฝ lata
Word origin
The word 'canister' originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the Latin word 'canna' meaning 'reed'. Initially, it referred to a small basket or case. Over time, the term evolved to describe a container made of metal, glass, or plastic for storing various items. Canisters have been used for centuries to store food, chemicals, and other materials in a safe and organized manner.
See also: can, canal, cane, canine, caning, canning, cannot, canopy, canteen, could.