caissons

Definition of caissonsnext
plural of caisson

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Noun
  • For an additional fee, guests can opt for a tennis package, which includes ninety minutes with a tennis pro on the club’s rare grass courts, two swag bags with ITHF merch, and a private tour of the grounds and museum vaults.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Instead of storing silver themselves, investors can buy shares of the ETF, which holds silver in vaults and reflects changes in the metal's market price, minus fees.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This lightweight gym tote has dedicated compartments for tumblers, yoga mats, and valuables.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • They were given 45 minutes to get as many coffins into graves as possible.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Caissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caissons. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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