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cannery

 

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Noun cannery has 1 sense
  1. cannery - a factory where food is canned
    --1 is a kind of
    factory, mill, manufacturing plant, manufactory
    Derived form: verb can1

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Cannery

Definition

A cannery refers to a facility or factory where food products, particularly fruits, vegetables, and fish, are processed, preserved, and packaged in cans for commercial purposes.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

  1. Sense: Food Processing Facility

    A cannery can refer to a food processing facility that handles the processing, preservation, and canning of various food products.

    Example Sentence: The cannery is currently processing a large batch of fresh peaches to be canned for distribution.

  2. Sense: Place of Employment

    Cannery can also be used to denote a place of employment where workers are involved in the canning and packaging of food products.

    Example Sentence: My grandfather used to work in a cannery before he retired.

  3. Sense: Local Usage

    Some regions may use the term cannery to describe specific local facilities that are known for canning and preserving a particular food item unique to that area.

    Example Sentence: The crab cannery in this coastal town has been a vital part of the local economy for generations.

  4. Sense: Historical Context

    In a historical context, a cannery can refer to a facility or industry that was prominent during the canning boom era.

    Example Sentence: The abandoned cannery serves as a reminder of the region's thriving canning industry of the early 20th century.

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