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  • canning
    canning
    noun
    the act, process, or business of preserving cooked food by sealing in cans or jars.
  • Canning
    Canning
    noun
    Charles John, 1st Earl, 1812–62, British statesman: governor general of India 1856–62.
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canning

1 American  
[kan-ing] / ˈkæn ɪŋ /

noun

cannings plural
  1. the act, process, or business of preserving cooked food by sealing in cans or jars.


Canning 2 American  
[kan-ing] / ˈkæn ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Charles John, 1st Earl, 1812–62, British statesman: governor general of India 1856–62.

  2. his father George, 1770–1827, British statesman: prime minister 1827.

  3. Sir Stratford. Stratford de Redcliffe, 1st Viscount.


Canning 1 British  
/ ˈkænɪŋ /

noun

  1. Charles John, 1st Earl Canning. 1812–62, British statesman; governor general of India (1856–58) and first viceroy (1858–62)

  2. his father, George. 1770–1827, British Tory statesman; foreign secretary (1822–27) and prime minister (1827)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

canning 2 British  
/ ˈkænɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process or business of sealing food in cans or tins to preserve it

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of canning

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; can 2 + -ing 1

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He previously participated in wrestling at Madison High School but did not take part in any on-campus activities this school year, said Canning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Now head of treatment at the centre he once attended as a patient, Canning helps people who are in similar situations to his.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

His legendarily unhinged 2011 interview with ABC News’ Andrea Canning, which took place after he was fired from “Two and a Half Men,” exploded his Twitter following.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025

Lisamarie Canning, from Honesty Jar, added that "without the continued support of our communities from fundraising events, donations, and volunteering, we wouldn't be able to continue the vital support we provide to those in need".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

Canning, he knew, was Carrie Pitezel’s maiden name.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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