container

noun

con·tain·er | \kən-ˈtā-nər

Definition of container

: 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

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Synonyms for container

Synonyms

holder, receptacle, vessel

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.

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Keep the containers moist and move to full sun as soon as the seeds sprout. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Caterpillar invasion isn't end for healthy tree," 14 July 2018 Thoroughly wash the container with warm, soapy water before using it again, to remove harmful germs that could contaminate other food. — Shelia Poole, ajc, "Kellogg’s recalls “Honey Smacks” over salmonella concerns," 13 July 2018 Residents can put up to 60 pounds of refuse in the container, according to the ordinance. — David Anderson, The Aegis, "Aberdeen council adopts new trash pickup ordinance," 12 July 2018 The containers will be placed in 750 stores, including 19 in Maryland. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "CVS to place opioid disposal containers in its stores," 12 July 2018 Out of respect for the deceased, under no circumstances should the container be opened. — Pete Grathoff, kansascity, "TSA denies responsibility for late mother’s ashes spilling in NFL player’s suitcase," 10 July 2018 More often, the unrefrigerated metal containers turn dangerously hot in the South Texas sun. — Nicholas Kulish, The Seattle Times, "Human smuggling cat-and-mouse game plays out beyond the U.S.-Mexico border," 9 July 2018 Once inside the container, Bessemer blasted air through perforations on the bottom. — Jonathan Schifman, Popular Mechanics, "The Entire History of Steel," 9 July 2018 More often, the unrefrigerated metal containers turn dangerously hot in the South Texas sun. — Nicholas Kulish, New York Times, "Border Patrol’s Last Line of Defense? It Isn’t at the Border," 9 July 2018

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