Canned

/kænd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of can, meaning to preserve food in a can.

They canned the tomatoes at the end of the harvest season.

adjective

Preserved in a can or container, often referring to food.

She opened a can of canned peas for dinner.

Pre-recorded or pre-packaged, often used to describe music or responses that are not live or spontaneous.

The radio played a canned version of the song instead of the live performance.

Expression or sentiment that is overly rehearsed or lacks spontaneity.

His speech was full of canned phrases that failed to engage the audience.

Derived from the verb 'can', referring to preserving food in a can.

canned laughter

Recorded laughter used in sitcoms and television shows.

canned goods

Food that is sealed in a can.

canned response

A pre-prepared response or answer.

can

A container, usually cylindrical, for storing food or drink.

canning

The process of preserving food by sealing it in a can.

Intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol.

After the party, he was seriously canned.

Dismissed from a job or task.

After the layoffs, several employees were canned.