1 [U] (Symbol Sn) a chemical element. Tin is a soft silver-white metal that is often mixed with other metals or used to cover them to prevent them from RUSTING:
a tin mine * a tin box
2 [C] (also tin can) (both BrE) (also can AmE, BrE) ~ (of sth) a metal container in which food and drink is sold; the contents of one of these containers:
a tin of beans / soup * Next, add two tins of tomatoes.
3 [C] (BrE) (also can AmE, BrE) ~ (of sth) a metal container with circular ends, straight sides and a lid in which paint, glue, etc. is sold and stored; the contents of one of these containers:
a tin of varnish * The bedroom needed three tins of paint (= in order to paint it).
4 [C] a metal container with a lid used for keeping food in:
a biscuit / cake / cookie tin
5 [C] (BrE) (AmE pan) a metal container used for cooking food in:
a roasting / cake tin
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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