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

Opt for canned cranberry sauce or look for tubs in the refrigerator section at certain retailers like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market if ‘tis the season. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025

The market does not sell canned or processed foods, its website notes. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025

The company, which has locations in Grand Haven and Grand Rapids, makes a variety of vodkas, whiskeys and brandies, liqueurs and canned cocktails. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025

Common pitfalls include adding too much salt, relying heavily on canned varieties, and using too much cream or butter. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 22 Oct. 2025

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