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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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Remember, once opened, canned goods should not sit at room temperature for more than two hours to ensure food safety.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
In recent weeks, California consumers have also been affected by recalls of cheesecake, oyster crackers and canned tuna.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
Recently, hard seltzer drinks and canned cocktails have posed particularly bruising competition to beer.
—Heather Schlitz, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for canned
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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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