1. a person who cans food, especially as an occupation or in a commercial facility
2. a machine or device used for canning food
3. a fruit or vegetable suitable for canning
Usage: informal

Examples

• She worked as a canner at the tomato processing plant for five years.
• The factory employed dozens of canners during the peak harvest season.
• Modern canners use automated equipment to seal jars quickly and safely.
• These peaches are good canners and will preserve well.
• He bought a home canner to preserve vegetables from his garden.