adj
tinned
tihnd
adj
1
Coated with a thin layer of tin.
"The wire was tinned to stop it from corroding."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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