1noun
a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm
01 Word definition
canister
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is CANISTER a word?
Yes. CANISTER is a 8-letter noun. a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-A-N-I-S-T-E-RHow do you spell CANISTER?
CANISTER contains 8 letters, begins with C, and ends with R.
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2noun
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗case shotcanister shotcannistertin
02 Letter breakdown
How is CANISTER spelled?
C1A2N3I4S5T6E7R8
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About CANISTER.
How do you spell CANISTER?
CANISTER is spelled C-A-N-I-S-T-E-R. It contains 8 letters.