Synonyms for

Canned

Verb / kænd / Another word for canned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Preserved in a can or tin

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

pre-recorded archived stored preserved

Informal

recorded taped on tape pre-recorded

Literary

bottled preserved

Antonyms

fresh original spontaneous improvised live unscripted

Common collocations

  • canned response
  • canned laughter
  • canned music
  • canned goods
  • canned food
  • canned heat
  • canned soup

Word family

noun can
verb can
adjective canned

Usage note

The adjective 'canned' often implies something is unoriginal, pre-prepared, or lacking spontaneity, especially when referring to responses or performances. It can also refer to food preserved in a can.

Example sentences

  1. Canned vegetables are convenient to have at home.
  2. I always keep a few cans of soup in my pantry.
  3. The canned beans are a good source of protein.
  4. She opened a can of tuna to make a sandwich.
  5. We had to eat canned food while camping in the woods.

Quotes

  • I'm so tired of canned music; I never want to hear it again. - Etta James
  • The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again. - George Miller
  • I have a fear of poverty in old age. That's why I always keep a few canned goods in the house. - Marvin Gaye

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