Tins Meaning in English

word · lemma: tin

US

ˈtɪnz

TINZ

UK

tˈɪnz

TINZ

Definition

Tins are metal containers, usually used to store food or other items. In British English, 'tin' often means a can for food; in American English, 'can' is more common.

Usage & Nuances

More common in British English, especially for food ('a tin of beans'). In American English, use 'can' for the same items. 'Tins' can also refer to small metal boxes or containers for things like biscuits or candies.

• Spanish: latas - botes (de metal)
• Portuguese (BR): latas - potes (de metal)
• Portuguese (PT): latas - recipientes (de metal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 罐头 - 马口铁盒
• Chinese (Traditional): 罐頭 - 馬口鐵盒
• Hindi: डिब्बे (धातु के)
• Arabic: علب (معدنية)
• Bengali: টিনের কৌটা - টিন
• Russian: консервы - жестяные банки
• Japanese: 缶 - 缶入り容器
• Vietnamese: hộp thiếc - lon
• Korean: 통조림 - 깡통
• Turkish: teneke kutu - konserve kutusu
• Urdu: ٹِن کے ڈبے
• Indonesian: kaleng - kotak timah

Example Sentences

We have several tins of tomatoes in the cupboard.

basic

She keeps her cookies in pretty tins.

basic

The recycling bin is full of empty tins.

basic

Can you grab a couple of tins of beans at the shop?

natural

I've saved some old tins for craft projects.

natural

The biscuits come in decorative tins for the holidays.

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