adjective
- preserved in a sealed metal container
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- She opened a tin of tinned tomatoes for the sauce.
- Tinned fish is a convenient source of protein.
- The grocery store has a large selection of tinned vegetables.
- He prefers fresh fruit to tinned fruit.
- Tinned soup is quick to prepare for lunch.
- The pantry was stocked with tinned goods for emergencies.