How to Use can opener in a Sentence

can opener

noun
  • The tooth of a can opener had old food build up.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Old food residue was found on the blade of a can opener.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The tabletop can opener was dirty.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • There was old food residue buildup on the table-mounted can opener blade.
    — Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The table mounted can opener had old food debris build up on it.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, grab knife sets and a nifty electric can opener to streamline your cooking.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The tabletop can opener was unclean.
    — Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • One of the cans was also opened on camera using an electric can opener.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Dec. 2025
  • The tooth of the table mounted can opener was unclean with old white debris.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • The new tool also comes with a bottle/can opener that can be swapped in for one of those other implements.
    — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The facility had an unclean can opener and black residue in the ice machine.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
  • Inspectors found food debris on a can opener and knives stored above the prep table next to the office.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The other valuable Hex spinner function is a small, sharp blade that works as both box and can opener.
    — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Health inspectors found old food debris buildup on the table-mounted can opener.
    — Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Get yourself a sturdy can opener with soft, non-slip silicone grips and an oversized knob for easy cranking.
    — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Get yourself a sturdy can opener with soft, non-slip silicone grips and an oversized knob for easy cranking.
    — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Inspectors observed live roaches on a can opener.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Buildup was also seen inside the microwave, ice machine and a tabletop can opener in front of the dessert station.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Front cargo pockets join standard side pockets for storing a phone, can opener, or other trail/camp goods.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 27 July 2024
  • Focus on a first-aid kit, non-perishable food, a can opener, and one gallon of water per person (per day).
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • The facility had an unclean can opener, soda gun and an ice deflector with pink slime on it.
    — Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Or Ziva commenting on a chef not knowing how to use a can opener on one of their favorite cooking shows.
    — Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2023
  • If cooking the chicken on the can, using a church key-style can opener, make 2 additional holes in its top.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
  • The wallet-sized stainless steel tool acts as a wrench, screwdriver, saw, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, and more.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The facility had an unclean can opener.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This fish won major points for its texture and intuitive packaging, which doesn’t require a can opener.
    — Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Thankfully, Papa Bob had a can opener, sparing us hours of hearing about it.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • For rust and gunk, soak the handheld can opener or the removable cutting wheel of an electric can opener in vinegar for a few minutes.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Compact, reliable, and easy to use, a manual can opener is an unassuming tool that proves its worth when more modern tech fails.
    — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Other $10-and-under finds include a $5 picture frame and a stainless steel can opener.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026

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