cannikins

noun

plural of cannikin
as in drums

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  1. drums
  2. tins
  3. barrels
  4. cans
Noun
  • That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • At first, there was almost nothing onstage — no drums, just microphone stands on an undulating platform surrounding the venue’s Snake Pit.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of drums
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  • Many of the colorful tins popular on social media, such as those from Fishwife, are packed in sauces, oils or other flavorful ingredients.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Pie tins, canisters, trays, and measuring cups also often featured advertising, so scan items carefully.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tins
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  • Goldman Sachs was even more bullish, estimating that exports from Persian Gulf producers hit 19 million barrels per day.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Europe does not import Russian diesel, but other buyers of Russian diesel such as Turkey and Latin American countries must now compete with Europe for available barrels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of barrels
Noun
  • These cans offer awesome sound features like Hi-Res clarity, 50 hours of battery life, a 5-minute fast charge that can give you 4 hours of playback.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Canned seafood comes in cans, pouches and glass jars, but Dudash says the packaging itself doesn’t appear to make a meaningful difference nutritionally.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of cans
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“Cannikins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cannikins. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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