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. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: locution Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language