Canning
/ˈkænɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Canning
verb
- To seal in a can.
"They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."
- To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
"They spent August canning fruit and vegetables."
- To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
"He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail."
- To shut up.
"Can your gob."
- To fire or dismiss an employee.
"The boss canned him for speaking out."