Tinned/tɪnd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Preservation Method Tinned refers to food preserved for a longer shelf life within a metal can. She stocked her pantry with tinned beans. Pro Tip 2/3Convenience Food Tinned food is ready to eat or quick to prepare, a convenience for busy people. For a quick meal, he made pasta with tinned tomato sauce. Pro Tip 3/3Staple Goods Tinned goods are staple pantry items and are often used in emergency supplies. During the storm, families relied on tinned vegetables.