can opener

noun

chiefly US

: a device that is used in the kitchen to open cans of food

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Inspectors observed buildup on the can opener; can opener was cleaned. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026 The table mounted can opener was unclean with residue and debris. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 An observed buildup was seen on a can opener blade in the back prep area. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 The microwave and can opener were dirty, a cooler wasn’t working properly and some boxes of food were stored on the ground. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for can opener

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