Canister: meaning, definitions and examples

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canister

 

[ หˆkรฆnษชstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bin, container, jar, vessel

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคจเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaleng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝั–ัั‚ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanister

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒ‹ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bidon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bidon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanystr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanister

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kanni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฝะธัั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanistr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,792, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.