Meaning & Definition of word "Cannery"

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    Cannery

    /ˈkæn.ə.ri/

    noun:

    • 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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    canning:

    The process of preserving food in airtight containers.

    preserve:

    To keep food in a form suitable for consumption.

    Slang Meanings of cannery

    Meaning: An outdated or unappealing place.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.