Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > C Synonyms of canister Find synonyms for: Noun 1. case shot, canister, canister shot, ammunition, ammo usage: a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm 2. canister, cannister, tin, container usage: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of canister (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: variegate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language