canister
Translation
canister, container, cylinder
Examples
Store the coffee beans in an airtight canister.
Store the coffee beans in an airtight canister.
The police used a tear gas canister.
The police used a tear gas canister.
Grammar Patterns
a canister of ((sth.)) a cylindrical container for (sth.) Store tea in a canister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: container, tin, jar, box
Etymology
From Latin 'canistrum' (wicker basket), related to 'canna' (reed, cane).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'can' that is more specialized, like a canister for film or a gas mask canister.