Synonyms for can

Other words for “can”, grouped by meaning.

We found 54 synonyms for “can”. The most common are tin, tin can, canful, can buoy, buttocks.

noun airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

Synonymstintin can

noun the quantity contained in a can

Synonymscanful

noun a buoy with a round bottom and conical top

Synonymscan buoy

noun a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

noun a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

verb preserve in a can or tin

Synonymstinput up

verb terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University