container
noun
con·tain·er
kən-ˈtā-nər 
: one that contains: such as
a
: a receptacle (such 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
Examples of container in a Sentence
The tea leaves come in a small metal container.
bowls, boxes, jars, and other containers
The shipment of tools arrived at the dock in cargo containers yesterday.
Recent Examples on the Web
The disaster supply items are meant to be stored in a portable container or backpack for easy access during an emergency.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
Michael said the plastic container containing the snake was not well-secured.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
Michael said the plastic container containing the snake was not well-secured.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for container
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/container. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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container
noun
con·tain·er
kən-ˈtā-nər
: one that contains
especially
: something into which other things can be put (as for storage)
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