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cans

British  
/ kænz /

plural noun

  1. an informal name for headphones

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Maya-Jade was looking at him, holding two sweating cans of soda in her hand, waiting for his answer, her expression wavering between hurt and hope.

From Literature

The jerricans smelled of petrol, and I saw packs of batteries, bottles of oil, and cans of tomato purée in one box.

From Literature

For decades, Japan has enjoyed a reputation as one of the cleanest places in the world, all while having almost no public trash cans.

From The Wall Street Journal

I follow her through a pink-beaded curtain to a small supply room with rows of bottles, spray cans, and fingernail polish.

From Literature

He took the last, soggy slice of pizza, an apple, and a raspberry-lime flavored seltzer to an empty table wedged between the emergency exit and a row of garbage and recycling cans.

From Literature