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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 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

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

A pressure canner must instead be used for the safe canning of meats and seafood, according to the Food and Drug Administration's canning guidelines.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2021

And so she went online and learned, grabbed a few recipes — for water-bath canning, which doesn’t require a pressure canner like her grandmom used — and supplies at a local store.

From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2020

This step can be omitted if you are an experienced canner.

From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall