Canned Meat (Noun)
Meaning
Meat preserved in a can or tin.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Canned meat is a convenient and shelf-stable alternative to fresh meat for backpackers and campers.
- The soldier's ration pack included a can of beef stew and a packet of dried biscuits, but it was the canned meat that really hit the spot.
- In the aftermath of the hurricane, many families relied on canned meat as a reliable source of protein.
- The supermarket shelf was stocked with rows of canned meat, including Spam, corned beef, and tuna.
- During the Great Depression, many families could only afford to eat canned meat and other inexpensive staples.