Meaning & Definition of word "Cannery"

Cannery

/ˈkæn.ə.ri/

1. A factory where food is canned for preservation.
- Example: The local cannery processes thousands of tomatoes each summer.
2. A business that produces canned goods.
- Example: They opened a new cannery that specializes in organic vegetables.
3. A facility used for the canning of food products.
- Example: The old cannery was renovated to improve efficiency in production.
4. A place where workers canning are employed.
- Example: After school, she took a job at the cannery to help her family.

From 'can' + '-ery', indicating a place associated with cans or canning.

canned goods:

Food that has been preserved in a can.

can-do attitude:

A positive and proactive approach to tasks.

putting something in a can:

To record or store a project for later use.

canning:

The process of preserving food in airtight containers.

preserve:

To keep food in a form suitable for consumption.

Meaning: An outdated or unappealing place.

Example Sentence: That old building? It's a real cannery.

Meaning: A place where things are processed or manufactured en masse.

Example Sentence: Feels like a cannery in here with all this chaos.