canister
Translation
canister, container, tin
Examples
She keeps flour in a canister.
She keeps flour in a canister.
A canister of tear gas was fired.
A canister of tear gas was fired.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) canister a container She keeps flour in a canister.
((a)) canister of ((sth.)) a container holding something A canister of tear gas was fired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: container, jar, tin, box
Etymology
From Latin 'canistrum' meaning 'wicker basket', related to 'cane'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a fancy 'can'. The '-ister' suffix makes it sound more formal or specific, like a canister for tea.