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Definition of canning

canning

/ˈkæn.ɪŋ/
can · ning
Plural:cannings
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Adjective:canned
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canning Lexical Profile

canning Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A method of preserving food in which the food contents are processed and sealed in an airtight metal tin or glass jar.

Example

"Home canning of fresh garden tomatoes and peaches is a popular late-summer tradition."

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• Rhymes for canning

• Nearby Words

cannibalize
cannily
canniness
canning
cannoli
cannon
cannonball

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