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cannikins

noun

plural of cannikin
as in drums

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  1. drums
  2. tins
  3. barrels
  4. cans
Noun
  • Chappell Roan’s theatrical delivery rises alongside pounding drums and bright synths, transforming self-discovery into a full-room celebration.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The snacks spill from every aisle, tempting you with Ghost Pepper Potato Chips and two-bite cookies in plastic drums while you’re supposed to be finding the frozen broccoli.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of drums
Noun
  • One of our editors likes to make these in mini-muffin tins for bite-size treats; just adjust cooking time accordingly.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, sardines are often packed in tins with extra virgin olive oil, so you get added anti-inflammatory benefits.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tins
Noun
  • To be fair, according to Freddie this is actually explicable, based on an apple wine recipe Booker used to make using apples, bourbon barrels, and cinnamon.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For the second mission, there are barrels stacked on two carts.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of barrels
Noun
  • Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Ensure outdoor bins have tight-fitting lids, and rinse beverage cans before tossing them in the recycling.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cans
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“Cannikins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cannikins. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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