Definition

A person or device that puts food into cans for preservation or storage.

Example

The canner worked all day to prepare the vegetables for winter storage.

Conversation

I just bought a new canner for making jams.

That sounds fun! Have you tried it yet?

Not yet, but I'm excited to start experimenting with different fruits.

You should! Homemade jams are way better than store-bought.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Canner → The word 'canner' is derived from 'can' (from Old French *canne*, meaning a container or vessel) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A canner is a person who puts food into cans for preservation.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who puts food into a 'container' ('can') — that's what a canner does.

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