Hypernyms for "can"
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beer can
caddy
cannikin
clean out
closet
coffee can
comfort station
convenience
dismiss
drop
flush toilet
flushless toilet
furlough
head
lavatory
lay off
loo
milk can
oilcan
pension off
potty chair
potty seat
public convenience
public lavatory
public toilet
restroom
retire
send away
send packing
soda can
squeeze out
tea caddy
toilet facility
W.C.
wash room
washroom
water closet
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.