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.
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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