1
: preserved in a sealed can or jar
canned peaches
canned pumpkin
2
a
: prepared or recorded in advance
especially
: prepared in standardized form for nonspecific use or wide distribution
canned laughter
canned music
b
: lacking originality or individuality as if mass-produced
a canned speech
3
slang
: drunk sense 1a
Examples of canned in a Sentence
The salesperson kept using the same canned phrases.
there's a canned quality to the screenplay that reminds you of countless other action movies
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Price: Tuna is often more affordable, with a can of light tuna costing around $1–2, while canned salmon typically ranges from $3–5.
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 July 2025
The brewery, which was founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, added that its bottled and canned beers will still be available at retailers, bars and restaurants across the region.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not exactly new, but canned water brands are embracing packaging resembling beer.
—Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
When using canned beans, rinse and drain them well before adding them to the mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 July 2025
The brewery, which was founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, added that its bottled and canned beers will still be available at retailers, bars and restaurants across the region.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not exactly new, but canned water brands are embracing packaging resembling beer.
—Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
When using canned beans, rinse and drain them well before adding them to the mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for canned
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“Canned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canned. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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canned
adjective1
: preserved in a sealed can or jar
canned peaches
2
a
: prepared or recorded in advance
especially
: prepared in one form for ordinary use or wide distribution
canned laughter
b
: lacking originality as if mass-produced
a canned speech
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