noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A factory that produces canned goods.

   "Jim had a summer job cleaning and packing salmon at the fish cannery."

2. 2
   a factory where food is canned wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

armoryarsenalassembly lineboatyardbrewerydairy

Example

More examples

"Yanni worked on a cannery boat."

Etymology

From can + -ery.

Related phrases

canned good

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