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Definition of canned

1 : preserved in a sealed can or jar canned peaches canned pumpkin
2a : prepared or recorded in advance especially : prepared in standardized form for nonspecific use or wide distribution canned laughter canned music
b : lacking originality or individuality as if mass-produced a canned speech
3 slang : drunk sense 1a
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Examples of canned in a Sentence

The salesperson kept using the same canned phrases. there's a canned quality to the screenplay that reminds you of countless other action movies
Recent Examples on the Web Families will receive an emergency food box stocked with canned goods, a produce box with potatoes and vegetables and a mixed dairy box, St. Mary's said. — Brieanna J. Frank, azcentral, "Navajo Nation receives 125,000 pounds of food in St. Mary's Food Bank's largest single-day distribution," 22 May 2020 With everyone hunkering down at home, the demand for canned beans is booming — which means the metal can industry is, too. — Charlotte Cowles, New York Times, "The Week in Business: It’s Ugly Out There," 10 May 2020 Her 10-foot long dining room table is covered with canned goods, pancake mix, peanut butter, paper goods and cleaning products. — Staff, Indianapolis Star, "Our Hoosier life: One day in Indiana under coronavirus," 23 Apr. 2020 Some folks have a store of canned goods, bottled water, and medical supplies for potential national emergencies and pandemics. — Annie Colquitt, House Beautiful, "23 Creative Ways to Entertain Your Kids at Home," 27 Mar. 2020 Add ½ cup drained canned tomatoes and ½ cup chicken stock; simmer covered 20 minutes. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, "Recipes and Tips from Our 1943 Edition of New Cook Book That Are Totally Relevant Today," 28 Apr. 2020 From beneath the cash register, Theodosia lifted a cardboard box intended for canned green beans. — Allan Gurganus, The New Yorker, "The Wish for a Good Young Country Doctor," 27 Apr. 2020 Unlike the corn, the smoke delivered a serious upgrade to the canned beans. — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "Chuck’s Food Shack: How to add smoke flavor to your favorite barbecue sides baked beans, green beans and mac and cheese," 13 Apr. 2020 Once hot, sauté the onion and garlic; Add the bell pepper, tomato paste and canned tomatoes to the skillet. — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, "5 Easter Brunch Recipes You Can Make In 30 Minutes Or Less," 10 Apr. 2020

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First Known Use of canned

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of canned was in 1856

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27 May 2020

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“Canned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canned. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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canned

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of canned

: preserved in a metal or glass container
: prepared or recorded at an earlier time for use in television, radio, etc.
US : not original or special

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