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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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 July 2025
And despite Chef Boyardee’s relative simplicity for its near 100-year history, focused on canned and microwaveable cups, there may be innovation in the works.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
No, Skyline's canned original chili does not contain Red Dye 3 or any other artificial colors.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Experts and crew recommend sticking with sealed drinks like bottled water or canned soda, or bringing your own coffee from the terminal instead.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 1 July 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 18 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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