Word
canning
Phoneticscan·ning, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkænɪŋ/
UK/kˈænɪŋ/
Uncountable noun Cooking
Definition
n. the process of preserving food by sealing it in metal containers or glass jars. This method keeps food fresh for a long time without needing a fridge.
n. the process of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers and then heating them to destroy microorganisms. Often refers to both industrial metal cans and home-based glass jar preservation.
Examples
“Canning is a great way to save summer vegetables for winter.”
“The local factory specializes in the canning of seasonal fruits like peaches and pears to prevent food waste.”
“Before the widespread availability of domestic refrigeration, home canning was an essential skill for families wishing to maintain a diverse diet throughout the colder months.”
Examples
simple
“Canning is a great way to save summer vegetables for winter.”
contextual
“The local factory specializes in the canning of seasonal fruits like peaches and pears to prevent food waste.”
complex
“Before the widespread availability of domestic refrigeration, home canning was an essential skill for families wishing to maintain a diverse diet throughout the colder months.”
Usage
Typically functions as a gerund noun referring to the activity or industry.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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