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

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Recent Examples of tins 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 Silicone sandwich bags, muffin tins, ice cube trays, baby bottles, and a plethora of other objects are available. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 June 2026 There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 24 June 2026 Bake eggs mixed with veggies, cheese, herbs, and/or spices in muffin or cupcake tins to make protein-packed on-the-go egg cups. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026 The three infused olive oils -- Garlic, Spicy Red Pepper and Green Goddess -- are packaged in tins, made with only real ingredients to elevate any dish. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 Henry is a must-visit for small-batch wines and tins of briny fish. — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
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  1. barrels
  2. cans
  3. drums
Noun
  • Chinese imports of crude from Iran more than halved in June to about 654,000 barrels a day compared with the prior month, Bloomberg reported.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Iraq wants permission to produce a record 5 million barrels a day coming out of the war, with a long-term aim of getting production up to 7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reported.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of barrels
Noun
  • Robots practiced common household tasks such as placing fruit on plates, moving soda cans between shelves and tables, opening cabinets, and putting cups into sinks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • For this reason, always inspect cans before use and discard any that are leaking, bulging, or badly dented.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of cans
Noun
  • About a ton of smoldering chemicals in big drums had released chlorine-compound fumes.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Several years after forming, Morbid Angel recorded their first-ever album, Abominations of Desolation, with Browning on lead vocals and drums.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
Definition of drums

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