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
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
Frozen sweet potato, bottle salsa, and canned beans are easy shortcuts that boost the flavor of this egg recipe for breakfast.
—
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
Items collected include canned fruits, soups, meats, vegetables, cereals and pasta.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Additionally, canned pineapple is usually stored in syrup.
—USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
Right now, the drink menu includes a variety of spirits, wines, and beers, as well as canned cocktails like the On the Rocks Hornitos Margarita.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 29 Feb. 2024
In China, Zong was known as a legendary businessman who grew his soft drinks empire from a tricycle cart hawking ice pops to school kids into a conglomerate selling everything from milk drinks to bottled water and canned porridge.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
Pot Soup This classic vegetarian soup is made with callaloo, a spinach-like green that can be found canned or fresh in Caribbean groceries.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
Staff members are natural and personable, with no canned delivery.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2024
There is also food available, including potatoes, oranges, celery, onions, cabbage, mini-watermelons, cheese and canned pears.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
Items collected include canned fruits, soups, meats, vegetables, cereals and pasta.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Additionally, canned pineapple is usually stored in syrup.
—USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
Right now, the drink menu includes a variety of spirits, wines, and beers, as well as canned cocktails like the On the Rocks Hornitos Margarita.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 29 Feb. 2024
In China, Zong was known as a legendary businessman who grew his soft drinks empire from a tricycle cart hawking ice pops to school kids into a conglomerate selling everything from milk drinks to bottled water and canned porridge.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
Pot Soup This classic vegetarian soup is made with callaloo, a spinach-like green that can be found canned or fresh in Caribbean groceries.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
Staff members are natural and personable, with no canned delivery.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2024
There is also food available, including potatoes, oranges, celery, onions, cabbage, mini-watermelons, cheese and canned pears.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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canned
adjective1
: 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
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