tinned

American  

[tind] / tɪnd /

adjective

1. coated or plated with tin.

2. Chiefly British. preserved or packed in a can; canned.

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tinned British  

/ tɪnd /

adjective

1. plated, coated, or treated with tin

2. preserved or stored in airtight tins

   tinned soup

3. coated with a layer of solder

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Other Word Forms

• untinned adjective

Etymology

Origin of tinned

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; tin, -ed ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

Volunteers at the food hub make up around 90 bags a week, containing a mix of store cupboard ingredients, tinned and packet food and fresh vegetables.

From BBC

It is appealing for more donations, particularly of tinned goods like soup and baked beans.

From BBC

But, I reason, if tinned fish has enjoyed its ascension into hot-girl lore, why shouldn’t the humble melt have its own renaissance?

From Salon

Fishwife Tinned Fish Sampler – Tinned fish has been all the rage for a while now, but selecting quality tins, especially for newer tinned fish connoisseurs, can still be confusing.

From Salon

Residents can donate tinned goods, cereals, pasta, rice, snacks and tea and coffee.

From BBC