Definition

A place where food, such as fish or vegetables, is processed and packed into cans for preservation and sale.

Example

The cannery in our town produces a variety of canned vegetables.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a cannery before?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they can be really interesting.

Yeah, I went to one last summer and learned a lot about how food is processed.

That sounds cool! I'd love to see how they actually can the products.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cannery is formed from "canning" (from the process of preserving food in sealed containers) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a place associated with a specific activity). The word "cannery" refers to a place where food is processed and preserved in cans.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where food is preserved in cans — that's what a cannery is, combining the process of canning with the idea of a location.

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