canister
noun
can·is·ter
ˈka-nə-stər 
variants
or less commonly cannister
1
: an often cylindrical container for holding a usually specified object or substance
a film canister
2
: encased shot for close-range artillery fire
3
: a perforated metal box for gas masks with material to adsorb, filter, or detoxify airborne poisons and irritants
Examples of canister in a Sentence
she put the store-bought cookies in a fancy canister to make them look homemade
Recent Examples on the Web
Shoppers can either buy a $5 donation card at checkout, contribute loose change at coin canisters, or text FEEDSOCAL to 41444.
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Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
During the building's last inspection in September 2022, none of the hazardous canisters were present and would have resulted in violations for the business if they had been found.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
The large blaze caused multiple explosions, sending debris and gas canisters into the air.
—Christina Hall, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Don’t forget to pack a small gas canister or portable stove, which are absolutely essential for boiling water — and most importantly, making coffee.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
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Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
During the building's last inspection in September 2022, none of the hazardous canisters were present and would have resulted in violations for the business if they had been found.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
The large blaze caused multiple explosions, sending debris and gas canisters into the air.
—Christina Hall, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Don’t forget to pack a small gas canister or portable stove, which are absolutely essential for boiling water — and most importantly, making coffee.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
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“Canister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canister. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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canister
noun
can·is·ter
variants
also cannister
: a small box or can for holding a dry product (as coffee, flour, or sugar)
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