canned
Translation
canned, pre-recorded, formulaic
Examples
We ate canned tuna for lunch.
We ate canned tuna for lunch.
The TV show used canned laughter.
The TV show used canned laughter.
He gave a canned response to the question.
He gave a canned response to the question.
Grammar Patterns
canned ((noun)) preserved in a can I like canned peaches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preserved; (figurative) rehearsed, formulaic
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to can' (to preserve in a can).
Memory Tips
Think of food preserved in a 'can'. The figurative meaning extends this to ideas or laughter that are 'preserved' and not spontaneous.