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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCanned Food
/kænd fʊd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Food that has been preserved by sealing it in a can.
"I always keep a few cans of soup in the pantry for quick meals." - 2
Food items that are packaged in metal containers to extend shelf life.
"Canned vegetables are a convenient option for busy weeknights."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'canned food' originates from the practice of preserving food in sealed containers, which became popular in the early 19th century. The word 'can' derives from the Latin 'canna', meaning 'reed' or 'tube', reflecting the early use of cylindrical containers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Canned Food" is said worldwide
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nourriture en conserve
Transliteration: nourriture en conserve
"J'achète souvent de la nourriture en conserve pour les urgences."
Konservennahrung
Transliteration: konˈzɛʁvənˌnaːʁʊŋ
"Konservennahrung ist eine praktische Lösung für schnelle Mahlzeiten."
cibo in scatola
Transliteration: ˈtʃibo in skaˈtɔːla
"Il cibo in scatola è utile per le emergenze."
comida enlatada
Transliteration: koˈmiða enlaˈtaða
"Siempre tengo comida enlatada en la despensa."
comida enlatada
Transliteration: koˈmidɐ ẽlaˈtadɐ
"A comida enlatada é uma opção prática para refeições rápidas."
डिब्बाबंद भोजन
Transliteration: ḍibbāband bhōjan
"डिब्बाबंद भोजन आपात स्थितियों के लिए उपयोगी है।"
罐头食品
Transliteration: guàntóu shípǐn
"罐头食品在紧急情况下很有用。"
통조림 음식
Transliteration: tongjorim eumsik
"통조림 음식은 비상시에 유용합니다."
缶詰食品
Transliteration: kandume shokuhin
"缶詰食品は非常時に便利です。"
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