Canned
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kænd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Canned is an adjective meaning Preserved in cans.
Meaning
Preserved in cans.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass-produced, or lacking originality or customization.
- Terminated, fired from a job.
- Cancelled or thrown away, said of a project or news article.
- simple past and past participle of can
- (slang) Drunk.
Example Sentences
canned tomatoes
canned laughter
If you don't have fresh cardoon I'll take canned.
The form letter included a canned answer stating that what I asked was against policy.
Synonyms for canned
Depending on context, synonyms include tinned, boilerplate, stock, drunk, preserved, transcribed.
Antonyms for canned
Common opposites include dried.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tinned, recorded, transcribed, preserved, bottled, box.
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