canned

word · lemma: can

/ˈkænd/
kand
/kˈænd/
kand

Definition

Food or drink that is sealed in a can to keep it fresh for a long time. Also used for something recorded in advance, especially sound, music, or responses.

Usage & Nuances

'Canned' is most common before nouns: 'canned food', 'canned music'. For recorded responses or laughter, 'canned' can sound negative (fake or not live). In slang, 'canned' can also mean 'fired' (lost a job).

Example Sentences

We always keep some canned soup in the kitchen.

basic

The radio played a canned announcement.

basic

Most fast food places use canned tomato sauce for their pizza.

natural

She doesn’t like canned vegetables.

basic

I can’t stand the canned laughter on sitcoms.

natural

After losing his job, he joked, 'Yep, I got canned.'

natural