Synonyms of canisters

canisters

noun

variants also cannisters

plural of canister

as in barrels

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder

she put the store-bought cookies in a fancy canister to make them look homemade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barrels
• tins
• cans
• drums
• buckets
• pails
• tin cans
• cannikins

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canisters

Prosecutors argued that the building caught on fire, triggering a massive explosion and propelling canisters in the air, one of which fatally struck Salter in the head. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

In March 2025 the FDA advised consumers not to inhale any flavor of nitrous oxide from canisters, tanks or chargers. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The radioactive waste at San Onofre is stored in more than 120 stainless steel canisters at the now-shuttered generation station, known as SONGS, because the federal government has yet to find a permanent repository to send it. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Workers pack the fuel rods inside cast-iron structural inserts, which sit within thick copper outer canisters. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Repurpose items like wipe containers, tissue boxes, or canisters for plastic bag storage by cleaning and modifying them. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Bear canisters, resupply strategy and altitude preparation are all part of the planning process for thru-hikers. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Rooms are stocked with Blueair humidifiers, boot dryers, and canisters of oxygen to help with altitude. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Prosecutors say Diaz was seen leaving and returning to the warehouse with two gas canisters. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026