tinned
Americanadjective
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plated, coated, or treated with tin
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preserved or stored in airtight tins
tinned soup
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coated with a layer of solder
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of tinned
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at tin, -ed 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Even tinned fish — one of my favorite budget-friendly pantry luxuries — delivers that distinctive briny quality without requiring a trip to a specialty seafood counter.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
She also watches food trends - the sardine tin claw clip is because tinned fish is having a moment.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
She has cultivated a down-to-earth image, posting photos on social media of her meal of tinned mackerel on rye bread and cleaning windows at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
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 ● Dec. 16, 2025
We are quite uppish and sniff at the tinned stuff in the supply dump, we want fresh vegetables.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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