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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

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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

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

The method is as follows: Process or sterilize glass jars for the required number of minutes on the first day, remove from canner, push springs down tightly as you remove the jar from the canner.

From Every Step in Canning by Grace Viall Gray

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