canister
UK: ˈkæn.ɪ.stər | US: ˈkæn.ə.stɚ
n. a small container, typically cylindrical, used for storing dry goods or pressurized substances
n. (historical) a metallic projectile filled with shot, used in artillery
The word "canister" traces back to the Latin canistrum (wicker basket), derived from Greek kanastron (reed basket). The morpheme can reflects the core idea of a container, while -ister and -er are suffixes that evolved to denote objects or tools. Over time, the meaning shifted from woven baskets to modern metallic or plastic containers, influenced by the Industrial Revolution's need for standardized storage.
She stored the tea leaves in an airtight canister.
The soldiers loaded the artillery with canisters of shrapnel.
The coffee canister was labeled "Colombian Blend."
He recycled the old film canister for craft supplies.
The lab used metal canisters to transport compressed gases.