canister
noun
a small box or jar, often one of a kitchen set, for holding tea, coffee, flour, and sugar.
canisters
-
pluralof canister.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Large black canisters sat nearby on the road, the images showed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
He also said volunteers are increasingly finding larger canisters rather than the smaller silver versions that were once more common.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The main long-term risks are corrosion of the copper canisters or earthquakes during future ice ages, which could potentially damage the capsules and cause radioactive fuel to leak, Kyllonen said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
She stood at their booth holding up two large canisters, both dripping with condensation from the cold ice cream inside.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
