Thesaurus results for TIN

tin

noun

ˈtin

Definition of tin

as in barrel

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder row upon row of tins containing food for an emergency that never happened

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Recent Examples of tin In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 The morning following the storm, co-owner James Durawa told WISN 12 News that a tree pierced part of the restaurant's tin roof and would cost about $18,000 to remove. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026 His son lives next door under a tin roof, pounded out by the tropical rain. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 For the Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil tin, expect tender albacore tuna that was pole-and-line caught in the Bay of Biscay in Spain and then placed in 100 percent Spanish olive oil. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tin

Noun

The pipeline has a total capacity to carry up to 7 million barrels of oil a day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
The escalation has sent oil prices back over $100 per barrel.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of barrel

Noun

It’s funded through Texas’ insurance and franchise tax buckets.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Trash bags will be provided to volunteers, although participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable supplies, such as work gloves, buckets and grabbers to limit waste.

— Alison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026