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Meaning of canned
The primary meaning of the word "canned" refers to food that has been preserved and packaged in airtight containers, typically made of metal or glass.
Etymology of canned
The word "canned" has its roots in the early 19th century, when food preservation techniques were developed using tin cans.
The term "can" originated from the Latin "canere," meaning "to sing" or "to resound," which is also the source of the word "can" as a container.
Over time, the term "canned" evolved to encompass not only food preservation but also other meanings related to pre-recorded or pre-prepared content.
Synonyms
packaged
preserved
tinned
jarred
bottled
sealed
stored
saved
kept
retained
maintained
conserved
protected
shielded
defended
safeguarded
secured
screened
filtered
refined
processed
treated
prepared
cooked
heated
sterilized
pasteurized
cooked
sterilized
disinfected
decontaminated
purified
cleaned
washed
packaged
wrapped
boxed
crated
shipped
transported
delivered
supplied
provided
stocked
stored
cached
hoarded
accumulated
amassed
reserved
set aside
laid away
put away
stashed
hidden
concealed
tucked away
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "canned" as food that has been preserved and packaged in airtight containers, typically made of metal or glass.
- It can also refer to something that is pre-recorded or pre-prepared, such as a canned laugh or a canned response.
- In a broader sense, "canned" can mean something that is routine, predictable, or lacking in spontaneity.
Usage Examples
- The company specializes in canned goods, including vegetables, fruits, and meats.
- The comedian's canned laugh track was annoying and distracting.
- The teacher used canned responses to common questions, which made the lesson feel less engaging.
Antonyms
fresh
raw
unprocessed
untreated
unpreserved
unprotected
exposed
vulnerable
spontaneous
improvised
live
raw
unedited
unscripted
unrehearsed
natural
organic
homemade
handmade
unrefined
crude
rough
unfinished
unpolished