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 Growing fruit trees in containers or in the ground in your yard can offer abundant fresh fruit, fragrant blossoms that are attractive to beneficial pollinators, and cooling summer shade. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026 The work stoppage forced the Germany gateways to suspend container terminal operations. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Utensils Many of the lunch container brands mentioned have their own utensils. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 To-go containers were stored with the food contact surface facing up; containers were inverted. — Arkansas Online, 4 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
  • Carlo Holse used assists from Conrad Wallem and Jeong Sang-bin to score his first goal in his fourth MLS appearance for a 3-1 advantage in the 64th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Parents who provide their kid a chance to build something real and to be responsible for, even something as small as a bin and a $10 rate, are giving them practice most people don't get until much later, if ever.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • In 2020 Minassian was invited to design the first products of the Caviar collection, charger caviar holder trays and glasses.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The company said ticket holders would receive full refunds and vendors would be contacted about refunds.
    — Evan Moore August 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of holder
Noun
  • These bags come from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s fall 2026 collection, her first as Fendi’s chief creative officer—and something of a homecoming for the Roman designer.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Carter Nylon Cargo Backpack My 56-year-old mom never travels without a backpack to easily store her medicines, snacks, chargers, laptop, and even spare clothes in the compact bag.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • As receptacles for energy, plants communicate through vibrations, and these vibrations provide clues to their emotional states and sustaining intelligence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In order to help prevent potential conflicts, the agency recommends safely storing trash, animal feed and other attractants as well as locking up trash receptacles and food scraps to eliminate odors that may attract wildlife.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of receptacle
Noun
  • According to the county authorities and neighbors on dry land, the anchor-outs are also homeless, and their not-always-seaworthy vessels are a threat to the bay’s ecosystem.
    — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Shadow fleets are vessels that operate outside of the official shipping system.
    — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of vessel
Noun
  • Wing agreed, sending us rummaging through our respective fly boxes.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Thieves found his heating bill in a collection box, doctored the check and cashed it for $25,000.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Detectives later linked Scott to the crime scene through DNA recovered from an iced tea bottle and a cigarette butt.
    — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle

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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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