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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.


canner British  
/ ˈkænə /

noun

  1. a person or organization whose job is to can foods

"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

Etymology

Origin of canner

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; can 2 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The group takes inspiration from the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, said Yvonne Norville, a part-time canner who serves as secretary of the Alliance.

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

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

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

If canning with a steam-pressure canner or a pressure cooker sterilize for one hour and a half under 10 to 15 lbs. pressure.

From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall

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