canon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: cannon
Meaning · English
Clipping of canonical.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The franchise's book spinoff is usually not considered canon.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “canon” mean?
Clipping of canonical.
Is “canon” formal or informal?
canon is generally slang.