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
According to the brand, its suction power is almost as strong as a traditional canister vacuum (but in a much easier-to-maneuver package).
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Twenty-six other injuries from live bullets, rubber bullets and tear gas canisters were reported by 2 p.m. Tuesday.
—Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
The airstrike, intended to kill two Hamas officials, hit something flammable (perhaps a fuel canister) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not know was in the area.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 28 May 2024
At least five of the customers, including a teenage girl sporting bunny ears, were taking cell phone videos of each other playfully dancing with canisters of Pringles chips and other snacks.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2024
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Twenty-six other injuries from live bullets, rubber bullets and tear gas canisters were reported by 2 p.m. Tuesday.
—Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
The airstrike, intended to kill two Hamas officials, hit something flammable (perhaps a fuel canister) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not know was in the area.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 28 May 2024
At least five of the customers, including a teenage girl sporting bunny ears, were taking cell phone videos of each other playfully dancing with canisters of Pringles chips and other snacks.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 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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