Cannery
(noun)
- A factory where food, especially fruits and vegetables, is processed and canned for preservation.
- A place where something is produced in large quantities, especially a factory.
Origin:
Late 19th century, from the verb 'can' meaning to preserve food in cans.
Examples:
- The cannery was a busy place, with workers packaging and processing food at a rapid pace.
- The cannery provided a livelihood for many families in the area.
- The canned fruits and vegetables from the cannery were widely distributed and popular with consumers.
- The cannery was known for its high-quality, sustainably grown produce.
- The cannery was one of the largest employers in the region, providing jobs to hundreds of workers.