Looking for the meaning of the word TIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Tin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English tin, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch tin and German Zinn
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 50.
Short Definition:silvery-white metal, chemical element of atomic number 50
Definition:
an airtight container made of tinplate or aluminium
Short Definition:airtight container made of tinplate or aluminium
Examples:- Albert got out the biscuit tin
Word: Tin
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cover with a thin layer of tin
Short Definition:cover with thin layer of tin
Examples:- the copper pans are tinned inside
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