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.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Prime members also unlock free delivery, and this compact container home arrives as quickly as four days.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
The air fryer system is completely portable and includes a PowerPod heating device, a 6-quart glass container, and a 4-cup glass container, container adapters, and storage lids to bake, air fry, and crisp chicken, french fries, salmon, and much more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Earlier, the company stressed that the rugged Oshkosh Defense Palletized Load System (PLS) M1075A1 excels in extreme conditions, efficiently distributing supplies and equipment in treacherous environments using demountable flat rack cargo beds or ISO containers.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/container. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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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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