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Definition of cannery

cannery

/ˈkæn.ə.ɹi/
can · ner · y
Plural:canneries
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cannery Lexical Profile

cannery Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A factory or industrial facility where food items such as fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables are processed, sealed into airtight cans, and sterilized for preservation.

Example

"During the summer harvest, the local cannery operated around the clock to process tons of fresh peaches and tomatoes."

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cannelloni
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cannibalistic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the mid-19th century, formed from the verb 'can' (to preserve food in sealed tin containers) and the place-denoting suffix '-ery'.

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