coffee can

American  

[kaw-fee kan] / ˈkɔ fi ˌkæn /

noun

coffee cans plural

1. a cylindrical metal container in which coffee is packaged and retailed, often retained as a handy vessel for storing small items or cash in.

2. a metal canister specially designed for storing coffee beans so as to preserve freshness and flavor.

3. British. a cylindrical china cup for drinking coffee.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• coffee cans
  plural

Example Sentences

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coffee can

The researchers found that several compounds in coffee can bind to NR4A1 and alter its activity.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

“But a guy who’s taking a girl to coffee can easily take three other girls to coffee that week.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

That's because acids from foods and drinks, especially fruit juice or coffee, can soften tooth enamel and brushing too soon afterwards can wear it away.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2025

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo took a break on a warm day, wiped his brow and pointed out the Folgers coffee can in the corner of his office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2025

He felt under the table for something else, a small cup Genie hadn’t even noticed, right next to the mystery coffee can.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds