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American  

[kan-er] / ˈkæn ər /

noun

1. a person who cans meat, fruit, etc., for preservation.

2. an animal yielding meat of poor quality, suitable only for canning.

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canner British  

/ ˈkænə /

noun

1. a person or organization whose job is to can foods

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Etymology

Origin of canner

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; can ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The group takes inspiration from the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, said Yvonne Norville, a part-time canner who serves as secretary of the Alliance.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2024

To sterilize glass canning jars, you'll need a boiling water canner or a stockpot with a rack — the pot needs to be at least 2 inches taller than the jars you're processing.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2022

While working full time as a tomato canner, then part time in her later years while taking care of the children of immigrants who were learning English.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2022

Shakirah Simley, a Bay Area canner and social-justice advocate, discovered Dr. Sorensen and her formidable pantry on the private Facebook group Sistas Who Can.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2021

For your canner, or sterilizer, you may use a wash boiler or a galvanized bucket, such as is used for a garbage pail—a new one, of course.

From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall