How to Use container in a Sentence

container

noun

• The tea leaves come in a small metal container.
• The shipment of tools arrived at the dock in cargo containers yesterday.
• Plant it in the ground, a pot, or a container.
  — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
• Hot milk was in a container placed on the ground.
  — Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
• Place the pot in a sink or container to catch any drainage.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
• Wet the leaves well and close the container to keep them moist.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
• Store the container in a cool, damp place.
  — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
• Place the container in the hole and fill around the pot with soil.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
• Bulk containers of rice, flour and salt had food residue.
  — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
• Use a sharpie to note the date of when it was opened on the container.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
• Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.
  — ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
• Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.
  — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
• Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.
  — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
• So foam to-go and meat containers can go in but they must be rinsed.
  — Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
• Set the screws aside in a small container so they don’t get lost.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
• Set the screws aside in a small container so they don’t get lost.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
• Set the screws aside in a small container so they don’t get lost.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
• Put the lid on the container, give it a good shake, and rinse.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
• Place the filter and containers in a dish rack to air dry.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
• Fill one sink or container with hot water and dish soap.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
• This also goes for any containers or lids that no longer have mates.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
• Grow fresh herbs in containers.
  — Parents, 11 June 2026
• Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
• Leaving a snake plant in a small pot can be bad for the container, too.
  — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
• One was in a utensils container above that triple sink.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
• First things first, be sure to use the proper container or plate.
  — Sarra Sedghi, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2022
• Learn to grow plants in containers such as pots, tubs or baskets.
  — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
• Pair with a container of dwarf marigolds to repel pests.
  — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
• Choose a container or pot that allows for good drainage.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
• Once your plant is in its new container, water it well.
  — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026