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
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The first known use of canned was in 1856
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