I. tin¹ S2 /tɪn/ noun
[Language: Old English]

1. [uncountable] a soft silver-white metal that is often used to cover and protect iron and steel. It is a chemical element: symbol Sn:
an old tin bath

2.
[countable] British English (also tin can) a small metal container in which food or drink is sold Synonym : can American English:
a sardine tin
tin of
a tin of baked beans

3. [countable] a metal container with a lid in which food can be stored:
a biscuit tin

4. [countable] British English a metal container in which food is cooked Synonym : pan American English:
a 7-inch cake tin
a roasting tin

5. [countable] British English a metal container with a lid, in which paint, glue etc is sold
tin of
a tin of brown paint

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II. tin² adjective
made of tin:
a tin roof
a tin mug

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tin
noun
ADJ. biscuit | airtight, sealed
TIN + NOUN opener (also tin-opener)
PREP. in a/the ~ Store the seeds in an airtight tin.
~ of a tin of tomatoes

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