Synonyms for canister

Most common

tin · cannister · case shot

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).

Related words

Word family

canasta canistel

Phrases

canister shot oxygen canister

Forms

Plural

canisters → cannisters, tins…

Example sentences

• tin Do you know the difference between silver and tin?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

tin¹

9 letters

cannister³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cannister³ = 3 syllables).