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Definition of canned

canned

/kænd/
canned
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canned Lexical Profile

canned Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Preserved and sealed in an airtight metal container or jar for long-term storage.

Example

"We stocked the pantry with canned peaches, beans, and soup before the winter storm arrived."

2

Prepared or recorded in advance and lacking spontaneity, originality, or naturalness (especially of laughter, music, or responses).

Example

"The customer service representative replied with a canned response that failed to address my specific question."

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• Rhymes for canned

• Nearby Words

canna
cannabis
cannae
canned
cannellini
cannellini bean
cannellini beans

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as the participial adjective of the verb 'can', derived from Old English 'canne' (a cup or vessel). The figurative sense referring to pre-recorded music or formulaic speech emerged in the early 20th century with the rise of phonograph records and radio broadcasting.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Canned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/canned
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