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Definition of canisternext
as in barrel
a metal container in the shape of a cylinder she put the store-bought cookies in a fancy canister to make them look homemade

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Recent Examples of canister The MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet vacuum has a design similar to the Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off vacuum, easily converting from upright to canister modes for easier access to awkward areas. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Store your sugar in this stylish canister that features a decorative pink bow to bring a dash of whimsy to your tablescape. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026 Window treatments Vacuum blinds and curtains with the soft-brush attachment on a high-quality canister vacuum. Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 The facility stores waste in copper canisters embedded up to 1,480 feet deep in stable granite bedrock. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canister
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Noun
  • Brent crude oil, the international standard, has gone from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February to more than $119 at times.
    Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Tawny port's claim to fame is how long it is aged, often in wooden barrels, before it's made available to enjoy.
    Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The magnetic tins stack neatly or stick to your fridge for convenient storage.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The first, a lithograph-on-tin advertisement for Sapolin Enamel, pictured its label above a scene of a young girl painting a bedstead.
    Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On April 11, friends, neighbors, teachers and family gathered in front of the home where the boy lived north of Whittier Middle School for a late-night candlelight vigil that included song, drums and prayer.
    Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Apr. 2026
  • In the BeatLabs area on Level 4, guests can make their own songs at a digital mixing board, and in the Level 2 Garage, small groups can play guitars, keyboards, and drums, following the onscreen prompts or staging their own improvisational jam sessions.
    Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • Choose from bucket, visor, wide-brim and cap styles, all with advanced sun protection with a UPF 50 rating, blocking 98% of harmful UV rays.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Banchero buckets The Magic forward didn’t waste much time making his mark on the game by make his first three shots from the floor and posting nine points in the opening frame.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Canister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canister. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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