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CANNED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 12 meanings of the word Canned.

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Canned - as an adjective satellite

Recorded for broadcast

Example: "A transcribed announcement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transcribed

Sealed in a can or jar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tinned

Canned - as a verb

To seal in a can.

Example: "They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."

To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

Example: "They spent august canning fruit and vegetables."

To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).

Example: "He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail."

To shut up.

Example: "Can your gob."

To fire or dismiss an employee.

Example: "The boss canned him for speaking out."

To hole the ball.

Canned - as an adjective

Preserved in cans.

Example: "Canned tomatoes"

(by extension) previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass produced, or lacking originality or customization.

Example: "The form letter included a canned answer stating that what i asked was against policy."

Drunk.

Terminated, fired from a job.

Example Sentences

"I bought some canned vegetables from the grocery store."
"She opened a can of canned soup for lunch."
"The canned laughter on the sitcom sounded fake."
"We used canned tomatoes in the pasta sauce."
"He ate a canned tuna sandwich for lunch."
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Word Game Points

Is CANNED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canned is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANNED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CANNED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canned is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANNED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CANNED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canned is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANNED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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