caissons

Definition of caissonsnext
plural of caisson

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Noun
  • For one thing, the 35mm anamorphic (widescreen) film found in the vaults did not have an attached soundtrack, because the sound is recorded separately.
    John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The rooms also functioned as high security storage vaults for identity papers and mission reports of MI5 and MI6 agents.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Simptech Mini Crossbody Sling Bag With just two compartments and minimal hardware, this waterproof sling bag is far from elaborate.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.
    Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There are monks and chainsaws and coffins and pops of yellow, and each costume makes Cumming howl in laughter.
    Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The gold shipment In the final episodes, Choudhary orchestrates the transport of two tons of gold in 40 coffins, expecting the shipment to pass undetected through customs.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Caissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caissons. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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