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container

noun

kən-ˈtā-nər How to pronounce container (audio)
Definition of containernext
as in bin
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation save the plastic containers from the deli for other uses

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Recent Examples of container The floral foam was soaked in water and placed in a shallow container with straight sides. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Heating food in plastic or adding hot food to plastic containers may increase exposure to microplastics and certain chemicals. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026 Refrigerate leftover meat, apricots, and braising juices together in a covered container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Raw chicken juice cross-contaminated onto raw squid when an employee stacked a container of raw chicken on top of the squid container. — Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for container
Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
  1. bin
  2. holder
  3. bag
  4. receptacle
  5. vessel
  6. box
  7. bottle
Noun
  • Kerns surrounded the dead baby in linens and placed him in a laundry bin, cleaned the room and returned to work.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There are plenty of storage cubes on sale, like this $22 six-pack and these cloth storage bins that sold 9,000 times last month.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • My napkin holder is four pieces of watermelon—two on each side with napkins sandwiched in the middle.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The seed, Esfand, is rendered as ovoid lamps and incense holders.
    — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of holder
Noun
  • Starbucks' new Peanuts collection will be available while supplies last and features 10 items, from other drinkware and accessories, like a mini tote bag and bag charm to a plush Snoopy toy dressed in a green apron, just like a Starbucks barista.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The situation can be extra frustrating in 2026, as most carriers have significantly raised the cost of checking luggage on domestic and short-haul international routes to an average of $45 for the first bag.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Marred mugs and glassware can be recycled or used for storage receptacles elsewhere and replaced.
    — Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Trash should be covered and receptacles should be cleaned regularly to avoid attracting flies.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of receptacle
Noun
  • The vessel's superstructure and deck were damaged in the morning attack, Kiper said on Telegram.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The recent maintenance program therefore involved not only technical work on the vessel but also improvements to spaces used by the crew.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of vessel
Noun
  • When Busch went again on the ensuing pitch, catcher Jose Trevino signaled to Pagán for a pitchout into the right-handed batter’s box and delivered an on-target throw to second.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That included a box of hatchets in the basement, one of which had a broken hilt and appeared to be used quite recently.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Lee fills his glass from a second bottle, bantering away with his lifelong pal before picking up a third.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Native’s Powder Dry Shampoo has become a popular pick at Target, where shoppers are turning to the $13 bottle to stretch the time between washes while giving their roots a little more oomph.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle

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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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