canned

[kand]

adjective

1. preserved in a can or jar.

   canned peaches.

2. Informal.,  recorded.

   canned music.

3. Informal.,  prepared in advance.

   a canned speech.

4. Slang.,  drunk.

canned

/ kænd /

adjective

1. preserved and stored in airtight cans or tins

   canned meat

2. informal,  prepared or recorded in advance; artificial; not spontaneous

   canned music

3. a slang word for drunk

Other Word Forms

• uncanned adjective
• well-canned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of canned¹

First recorded in 1855–60; can ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Tariffs have increased packaging costs for steel cans, so a lot of canned goods have been hit.

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Eberflus, at least, lasted a few years on the job before getting canned.

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British digital bank Shawbrook on Monday shared plans to IPO in London, and Prices Group—a canned tuna company—said last week it was planning to list in London as well.

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She also stocked up on bottled water, canned food and pet supplies.

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Gabriel said he worked with the food and beverage industries to exempt certain items that made sense, such as minimally processed prepared foods, which include canned fruit and vegetables.

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