Main Entry: con·tain·er

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈtā-nər\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: one that contains: as a : a receptacle (as a box or jar) for holding goods b : a portable compartment in which freight is placed (as on a train or ship) for convenience of movement

— con·tain·er·less \-ləs\ adjective