canned

American  

[kand] / kænd /

adjective

1. preserved in a can or jar.

   canned peaches.

2. Informal. recorded.

   canned music.

3. Informal. prepared in advance.

   a canned speech.

4. Slang. drunk.

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canned British  

/ kænd /

adjective

1. preserved and stored in airtight cans or tins

   canned meat

2. informal prepared or recorded in advance; artificial; not spontaneous

   canned music

3. a slang word for drunk

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Other Word Forms

• uncanned adjective
• well-canned adjective

Etymology

Origin of canned

First recorded in 1855–60; can ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The canned salmon used in the study came from the Seafood Products Association, a Seattle-based trade group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Campbell’s, known for its canned soup, food staples, and snacks, has been scrambling to meet shifting consumer preferences.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Another trend visible across social networks is one of growing emergency preparedness: people stockpiling canned food, torches and water bottles, and assembling emergency backpacks.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“We’re ready to take to the streets again, once the time is right,” said Ahmad, who says he always keep canned food, frozen meals and aid supplies at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

He slid to the ground between a huge bag of rice and shelves packed with canned goods and spices.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

Related Words

• bottled