adj

tinned

tihnd

Tinned (adj) means Coated with a thin layer of tin. Example: “The wire was tinned to stop it from corroding.”

adj

Coated with a thin layer of tin.

"The wire was tinned to stop it from corroding."

Preserved and sold in a sealed metal can.

"We had tinned soup for lunch during the storm."

"She keeps a shelf of tinned tomatoes for emergencies."

How to use tinned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSealed and preserved in a can, or coated with tin.

UK vs US

"Tinned" is the standard British word; American English almost always says "canned" instead.

Easily confused with

canned →

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The wire was _____ to stop it from corroding.

dried

dried canned

pinned skinned

What does “tinned” mean?

The word “tinned” means coated with a thin layer of tin. In plain terms, sealed and preserved in a can, or coated with tin.

How do you pronounce “tinned”?

“Tinned” is pronounced tihnd (/tɪnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “tinned” in a sentence?

Here is “tinned” used in a sentence: “The wire was tinned to stop it from corroding.”

What is the opposite of “tinned”?

The opposite of “tinned” — its antonyms — is dried.

What part of speech is “tinned”?

“Tinned” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “tinned” have?

“Tinned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coated with a thin layer of tin.

dried canned