tin — a silvery-white metal used for coating other metals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a silvery-white metal used for coating other metals
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother keeps her cookies in an old tin box that makes a satisfying 'ting' sound when opened.
- The tin soldier stood bravely on one leg, dreaming of dancing with the paper ballerina.
- She collected tin cans to recycle and help the environment.
tin
NOUN[/tɪn/]
a silvery-white metal used for coating other metals
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/tɪn/
🌳Etymology
Roottin
🎵Rhyme
winbinpinskinthin
win
bin
pin
skin
thin
🔗Collocations
tin can
tin foil
tin opener
tin mine
tin plate
tin soldier
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother keeps her cookies in an old tin box that makes a satisfying 'ting' sound when opened.”
😄 Fun example
“The tin soldier stood bravely on one leg, dreaming of dancing with the paper ballerina.”
“She collected tin cans to recycle and help the environment.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cancontainermetalcanister
Antonyms
glassplasticceramic
Related
aluminumsteelcopperbronzemetal
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