Synonyms of tins

tins

noun

plural of tin

as in barrels

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder

row upon row of tins containing food for an emergency that never happened

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tins

Pie tins, canisters, trays, and measuring cups also often featured advertising, so scan items carefully. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

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

Grease tins generously, cool muffins briefly before removing, and store in airtight containers or freeze. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

After an overnight rest in the refrigerator, the dough is rolled, filled, sliced, and baked in muffin tins, whose individual cups catch any drips from the bubbling filling to create the signature crisp, sticky bottoms and dramatic spirals. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Pour into regular-sized muffin tins and bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026

Cylindrical tins are also handy for storing snacks like chips, nuts, or popcorn. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Large cans of jalapeños and taco sauce, tins of jumbo squid, sacks filled with varying flour types, jars of grape leaves, curry paste, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo, lychee in syrup, Mediterranean chocolate candies and a wide variety of ramen noodle packets were among the items on the shelves. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026