Cylindrical metal or plastic containers, usually with a lid, used for storing food, powder, or other items.
From Greek 'kanastron' meaning 'wicker basket,' the word evolved through Latin and Old French to describe any cylindrical storage vessel, eventually becoming the modern metal containers used in kitchens.
Vintage canisters became so popular in the 1950s that collecting them became a hobby—some rare ceramic sets now sell for hundreds of dollars at auctions, even though they were originally everyday kitchen items.
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