canner Meaning & Definition
/ˈkænəɹ/
What Does Canner Mean?
Canner is a noun that means Someone or something which cans. It can also mean A large pot used for processing jars when preserving food, either in a boiling water bath or by capturing steam to elevate the pressure and temperature.
Canner at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkænəɹ/ |
| Plural | canners |
Canner Definition (Noun)
- Someone or something which cans.
- A large pot used for processing jars when preserving food, either in a boiling water bath or by capturing steam to elevate the pressure and temperature.
- Someone who lives off container deposit refunds from recycling.
- An animal yielding inferior meat best suited to canning.
Synonyms of Canner
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Canner synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
canner (plural canners)
Words That Rhyme With Canner
Origin of Canner
From Middle English canner (“maker of cans”), originally from the noun canne and equivalent to can + -er (occupational suffix). The modern senses reflect other meanings of the suffix -er.