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canister

intermediateB1

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stər/ · can-is-ter

A container, typically cylindrical, used for storing various items.

Meanings

nounformal

A container, typically cylindrical, used for storing various items.

ایک کنٹینر، عام طور پر گول شکل کا، مختلف اشیاء ذخیرہ کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

کنٹینر

container

Synonyms

containerreceptaclevesselبرتنڈبہخزانہ

Antonyms

openexposedreleasedکھلاآشکارآزاد

Common Collocations

  • storage canister
  • gas canister
  • canister vacuum

Example Sentences

The kitchen has a canister for flour.

باورچی خانے میں آٹے کے لیے ایک کنٹینر ہے۔

Bawarchi khane mein aate ke liye aik container hai.

Please put the sugar in the canister.

براہ کرم چینی کو کنٹینر میں ڈالیں۔

Barah-e-karam cheeni ko container mein daalain.

He found an old canister in the attic.

اس نے چھت میں ایک پرانا کنٹینر پایا۔

Us ne chhat mein aik purana container paya.

Easily Confused With

container:A canister is a specific type of container, often cylindrical and used for storage.

Word Family

canistered
verbکنٹینر میں بند کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a canister as a 'can' with a 'ister' or a sister for storage.

Visualize a cylindrical container filled with cookies.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "canistrum" — basket

First known use: 15th century

The term 'canister' originated from the Latin word 'canistrum,' which means a basket used for storage, and it has evolved to refer to various container shapes, especially in modern contexts.