Canister

/kˈænɪstɐ/

/ˈkænəstɝ/, /ˈkænɪstɝ/

Canister

a small container, typically made of metal or plastic, that is used to store and preserve food items, such as tuna, beans or soup

synonyms : cannister

a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

Examples

1. I almost said canister.

2. Three times the recipe fills one canister.

3. Now the film canister itself.

4. So I have my canister.