Tinned

/tɪnd/
adjective

Something that is preserved in a metal container.

He opened a tinned soup for his dinner.
Visual representation of "tinned" - Something that is preserved in a metal container.

Often appears as...

  • tinned food
  • tinned soup
adjective

Something that is coated with a thin layer of tin.

The tinned copper wire is resistant to corrosion.
Visual representation of "tinned" - Something that is coated with a thin layer of tin.

Often appears as...

  • tinned wire
  • tinned surface

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Technical

adjective

Something that is preserved in a metal container.

He opened a tinned soup for his dinner.
Visual representation of "tinned" - Something that is preserved in a metal container.

Often appears as...

  • tinned food
  • tinned soup
adjective

Something that is coated with a thin layer of tin.

The tinned copper wire is resistant to corrosion.
Visual representation of "tinned" - Something that is coated with a thin layer of tin.

Often appears as...

  • tinned wire
  • tinned surface

Usage tips

Technical

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "tinned"
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Preservation Method

Tinned refers to food preserved for a longer shelf life within a metal can.

Illustration for Preservation Method
She stocked her pantry with tinned beans.
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Convenience Food

Tinned food is ready to eat or quick to prepare, a convenience for busy people.

Illustration for Convenience Food
For a quick meal, he made pasta with tinned tomato sauce.
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Staple Goods

Tinned goods are staple pantry items and are often used in emergency supplies.

Illustration for Staple Goods
During the storm, families relied on tinned vegetables.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Preservation Method

Tinned refers to food preserved for a longer shelf life within a metal can.

Illustration for Preservation Method
She stocked her pantry with tinned beans.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Convenience Food

Tinned food is ready to eat or quick to prepare, a convenience for busy people.

Illustration for Convenience Food
For a quick meal, he made pasta with tinned tomato sauce.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Staple Goods

Tinned goods are staple pantry items and are often used in emergency supplies.

Illustration for Staple Goods
During the storm, families relied on tinned vegetables.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Preservation Method

Tinned refers to food preserved for a longer shelf life within a metal can.

Illustration for Preservation Method
She stocked her pantry with tinned beans.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Convenience Food

Tinned food is ready to eat or quick to prepare, a convenience for busy people.

Illustration for Convenience Food
For a quick meal, he made pasta with tinned tomato sauce.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Staple Goods

Tinned goods are staple pantry items and are often used in emergency supplies.

Illustration for Staple Goods
During the storm, families relied on tinned vegetables.
Visual representation of the word "Tinned"

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Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...

the other predators are around and that is exactly why leopards do what they do and hoist which we see on a regular basis leopards just making sure they just get their pre other dead prey their dinner up the tree even tinned Ghana the other

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...

the other predators are around and that is exactly why leopards do what they do and hoist which we see on a regular basis leopards just making sure they just get their pre other dead prey their dinner up the tree even tinned Ghana the other

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Quote examples

Jack Monroe

British Journalist

We have an odd culinary relationship with tinned food. In higher society, rare and supposedly exquisite goods such as tinned baby octopus, foie gras and caviar come in beautifully crafted, artistically designed tins.
Portrait of Jack Monroe

Quote examples

Morris Gleitzman

English Author

In 1969, we emigrated to Australia. It was a big change. The heat, the flies, and the completely different tinned meats. The shock was so great, I stopped reading books for nearly a year.
Portrait of Morris Gleitzman

Quote examples

Jack Monroe

British Journalist

You can pretty much make anything with a base of tinned tomatoes. If I don't have tinned tomatoes in my cupboard, I start to panic - it's a genuine thing.
Portrait of Jack Monroe

Quote examples

Gino D'Acampo

Italian Chef

People should always have a good bottle of extra virgin olive oil, a packet of pasta, tinned tomatoes and a good cheese somewhere in their fridge.
Portrait of Gino D'Acampo

Quote examples

Jack Monroe

British Journalist

Tinned food can be cheaper than buying fresh stuff. Things like tinned carrots, tinned potatoes, mushy peas make a good base for a soup.
Portrait of Jack Monroe

Quote examples

Joe Wicks

British Author

I think I've opened up my mind to all foods, except tinned tuna. I can't stand that. I will not go near it; the smell is unbearable.
Portrait of Joe Wicks

Quote examples

Harold Wilson

English Statesman

If I had the choice between smoked salmon and tinned salmon, I'd have it tinned. With vinegar.
Portrait of Harold Wilson

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Douglas Coupland

Canadian Author

I know it's not cat food, but what exactly is it that they put inside of tinned ravioli?
Portrait of Douglas Coupland

Quote examples

George Orwell

British Author

We may find in the long run that tinned food is a deadlier weapon than the machine-gun.
Portrait of George Orwell

Quote examples

Jack Monroe

British Journalist

We have an odd culinary relationship with tinned food. In higher society, rare and supposedly exquisite goods such as tinned baby octopus, foie gras and caviar come in beautifully crafted, artistically designed tins.
Portrait of Jack Monroe

Quote examples

Morris Gleitzman

English Author

In 1969, we emigrated to Australia. It was a big change. The heat, the flies, and the completely different tinned meats. The shock was so great, I stopped reading books for nearly a year.
Portrait of Morris Gleitzman

Quote examples

Jack Monroe

British Journalist

You can pretty much make anything with a base of tinned tomatoes. If I don't have tinned tomatoes in my cupboard, I start to panic - it's a genuine thing.
Portrait of Jack Monroe

Quote examples

Gino D'Acampo

Italian Chef

People should always have a good bottle of extra virgin olive oil, a packet of pasta, tinned tomatoes and a good cheese somewhere in their fridge.
Portrait of Gino D'Acampo

Quote examples

Jack Monroe

British Journalist

Tinned food can be cheaper than buying fresh stuff. Things like tinned carrots, tinned potatoes, mushy peas make a good base for a soup.
Portrait of Jack Monroe

Quote examples

Joe Wicks

British Author

I think I've opened up my mind to all foods, except tinned tuna. I can't stand that. I will not go near it; the smell is unbearable.
Portrait of Joe Wicks

Quote examples

Harold Wilson

English Statesman

If I had the choice between smoked salmon and tinned salmon, I'd have it tinned. With vinegar.
Portrait of Harold Wilson

Quote examples

Douglas Coupland

Canadian Author

I know it's not cat food, but what exactly is it that they put inside of tinned ravioli?
Portrait of Douglas Coupland

Quote examples

George Orwell

British Author

We may find in the long run that tinned food is a deadlier weapon than the machine-gun.
Portrait of George Orwell
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