canned

adjective

ˈkand 

1

: preserved in a sealed can or jar

canned peaches

canned pumpkin

2

a

: 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

Synonyms of canned

• imitative
• imitation
• copied
• mock
• formulaic
• misleading

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

Some beer companies even make canned versions of the drink, but forget that nonsense — there is nothing better than a fresh, handmade michelada. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026

The brand offers a one-to-one replacement for nearly every classic liquor on the market, plus sparkling wine and canned cocktails. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

The food comes in either canned or bagged and boxed packaging. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026

Salmon Salad Pita Fill a whole-grain pita with canned or leftover salmon that’s been mixed with plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and herbs. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for canned

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

canned

adjective

ˈkand 

1

: preserved in a sealed can or jar

canned peaches

2

a

: prepared or recorded in advance

especially : prepared in one form for ordinary use or wide distribution

canned laughter

b

: lacking originality as if mass-produced

a canned speech