Canister may refer to:
- Any container that is roughly cylindrical in shape
- A container for 35mm movie film or 35mm photo film for use in cameras
- Pods used for parachute supply drops
- Gas containers used for riot control
- A perforated metal box which is part of a gas mask
- The carbon dioxide scrubber of a rebreather
- The filter which absorbs gasoline vapour in a car tank
- A cylindrical bell worn by sheep, that was traditionally used in Sussex, England, especially on the South Downs
- Canister shot, a type of artillery round used in warfare as anti-personnel ammunition
See also
- Tin can (refers more specifically to a metal canister)
- Jerrycan – robust liquid container made from pressed steel.
- Water canister
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