Meaning & use

canister

noun·Everyday

A small container, usually metal or plastic, used for storing dry goods or other items.

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She kept the coffee beans fresh in an airtight canister on the counter.

The soldier carried a canister of water strapped to his backpack.

A note on using this word

'Cannister' is a less common variant spelling; 'canister', with one 'n', is the standard form in modern English.

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