cans

British

/ kænz /

plural noun

an informal name for headphones

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Coachella’s foundational art scene had a DIY aesthetic, with early pieces including trash cans, alien sculptures and a Tesla coil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A litter picking group has introduced a second reverse vending machine to the county that will offer rewards to people who recycle their cans and bottles.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Companies that buy aluminum to make everything from soda cans to car hoods have been feeling the pain of more expensive aluminum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Instead of relying on modern samples, she examined old cans of salmon.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

They raised silver cans to their lips, slurping loudly.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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