Cannery

usgb/ˈkænəri/
noun

A factory where food is put into cans to preserve it.

The fish are caught in the ocean and then sent to the cannery to be packaged.
Visual representation of "cannery" - A factory where food is put into cans to preserve it

Often appears as...

  • fish cannery
  • fruit cannery
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Workplace Setting

A cannery refers to an industrial environment, implying a large-scale operation and workforce.

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He got a job at the cannery operating machinery.
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Preservation Process

The term emphasizes the preservation of food, capturing the transition from fresh to long-lasting form.

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Once canned at the cannery, the fruits could last for months.
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Historical Significance

Canneries were central to food distribution before refrigeration, a historical context essential for understanding their impact.

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The old cannery down by the river fed soldiers during the war.
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