: a device that is used in the kitchen to open cans of food
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Inspectors observed live roaches on a can opener.—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2026 Best Kitchen Deals Under $25 Amazon also has scores of deals on kitchen must-haves, like this five-piece silicone spatula set that can handle up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit and this heavy-duty can opener that comes in 11 colors.—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026 There was old food residue buildup on the table-mounted can opener blade.—Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The lattermost includes a bottle opener, a can opener, a hex wrench for 4-mm, 5-mm, and 7-mm bolts.—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for can opener