Definition of container
: one that contains: such asa : a receptacle (such as a box or jar) for holding goodsb : a portable compartment in which freight is placed (as on a train or ship) for convenience of movement
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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 of container from the Web
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And while the internet acknowledges that there are definitely easier ways to bring pasta into the movies (for example, putting it in a container or choosing a pasta shape that's easier to consume than spaghetti), many are still applauding her.
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COSCO will be the world’s third-biggest container line.
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Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
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The mislabled product is sold in 12.5-ounce plastic containers and has the establishment number P-8827 inside the USDA inspection mark.
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Alcoholic beverages, glass containers and grills are prohibited.
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Glass containers and aerosol cans, including sunscreen Scooters or personal motorized vehicles.
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Now container makers are doing their bit to help limit emissions believed to contribute to climate change.
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Glass containers and aerosol cans, including sunscreen Scooters or personal motorized vehicles.
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First Known Use of container
15th century
CONTAINER Defined for English Language Learners
container
playDefinition of container for English Language Learners
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: an object (such as a box or can) that can hold something
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: a large box that goods are placed in so that they can be moved from one place to another on a ship, airplane, train, or truck
CONTAINER Defined for Kids
container
playDefinition of container for Students
: something into which other things can be put (as for storage)
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