What is another word for cans?

Common synonyms for cans include nates, throne, bottom, terminate, prat.

What is the opposite of cans?

Antonyms of cans include openings, empties, starts, beginnings, releases.

Synonyms for

Cans

Noun / kænz / Another word for cans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cans are containers, usually made of metal, that are used to hold food or drinks.

Synonyms & similar words

nates throne bottom terminate prat can potty pot privy arse bum butt buns tooshie posterior hindquarters commode john backside toilet stool behind buttocks tin rear tins containers jars drums buckets bottles boxes cartons vessels receptacles packages cylinders barrels cases caddies crates flasks pails safes lockers

Synonyms by register

Formal

containers receptacles vessels

Informal

tins jugs pots

Literary

flasks urns cruets

Antonyms

openings empties starts beginnings releases

Common collocations

tin cans
empty cans
aluminum cans
trash cans
garbage cans
soup cans
soda cans
dog food cans

Word family

noun can

verb can

Usage note

The word 'cans' most commonly refers to metal containers, especially for food or drink. It can also be used informally to refer to a toilet or a person's head.

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