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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.

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

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.

For parents

Canner means: 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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

canner means: 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.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “Ball freshTECH Electric Water Bath Canner and Multi-Cooker #FoodPrep #Preserving #MultiCooker #KitchenAppliances #Ball #Cooking”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Presto 01755 16-Quart Aluminum canner Pressure Cooker, One Size, Silver #canner #presto #pressurecanning”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “All American 1930: 15.5qt Pressure Cooker/Canner (The 915) - Exclusive Metal-to-Metal Sealing System - Easy to Open & Close - Suitable for Gas, Electric, or Flat Top Stoves - Made in the USA #pressurecanning #USAmade #metaltometal #USDA”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Granite Ware Pressure Canner and Cooker/Steamer, 7 Pint Jars or 8 Half-Pint Jars, 12-Quart, Black #Cooker #Tamales #HardAnodizedAluminum #PressureCanner #SteamerInsert”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “CAREY DPC-9SS Smart Electric Pressure Cooker and Canner, Stainless Steel, 9.5 Qt #pressurecooker #safetyfeatures #canning #digitaldisplay”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

Someone or something which cans.

Origin: From , originally from the noun canne and equivalent to . The modern senses reflect other meanings of the suffix -er. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#3·Apr 26, 2026

(US, slang) Someone who lives off container deposit refunds from recycling.

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Canner means: 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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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