I. tin 1 S2 /tɪn/ BrE AmE 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 SYN 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 SYN 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
II. tin 2 BrE AmE adjective
made of ↑ tin :
a tin roof
a tin mug