canner

American

[kan-er] / ˈkæn ər /

noun

a person who cans meat, fruit, etc., for preservation.
an animal yielding meat of poor quality, suitable only for canning.

canner British

/ ˈkænə /

noun

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

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The Alliance aims to help its canner members however possible, including by offering a sort of paid sick leave, in which members too ill to work may receive $200.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2024

Early advertisements compared tuna to chicken long before canner Chicken of the Sea landed on grocer shelves.

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023

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

As a result, there have been numerous, nationwide jar, lid and pressure canner shortages since last March.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2021

Following the hot-water canner in simplicity of construction and manipulation is the water-seal cooker.

From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall

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