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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of container The Coast Guard said several containers aboard the Grace were also believed to hold illicit fuel. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Nursing student Jeon Eun-seul dressed as a tiny porcelain container shaped like a leaping carp fish. — Jingnan Peng, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 Redesign the flow, and accept that functions are not containers anymore. — Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Lunch containers and empty water bottles pile up next to them. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 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
  • Near the trash bins outside, investigators discovered a bottle of bleach, Jaen-Rosello said.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Several plastic storage bins were visible in the driveway, and a man was briefly handcuffed and placed in a patrol car before being released.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists and rights holders.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • And thanks to the tiny and mighty design, the charger will not eat up your cup holder spot when not in use.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of holder
Noun
  • Launching Thursday exclusively at Bloomingdale’s, the collaboration sees Altuzarra bring its design sensibility beyond the wardrobe and into the beauty ritual, pairing NuFace’s Mini+ in Sandy Rose with a NuFace x Altuzarra bag, priced at $379.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That’s why the market is flooded with a huge array of organizers, bags and packs, known in the industry as 'everyday carry' (EDC) gear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 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
  • In 2024, the defense ministry had signed a $780 million contract with Israel shipyards for five vessels, with the first delivery expected around 2031.
    — Allegra Goodwin, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The vessel, which wasn't identified, continued on its way, the report said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of vessel
Noun
  • Brower, a birdwatcher, said her neighbor somehow convinced her to take the pigeon -- which couldn't fly and seemed malnourished -- home in a cardboard box.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The most crucial stop came in the 62nd minute, when Greenville’s Louis Herrera delivered a dangerous header from the edge of the 6-yard box.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • All in all, a task that once took nearly a year and required a large, specialized team can now be attempted at home for roughly the price of a two-liter bottle of soda.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Priced at $23 for a 16-ounce bottle, The Wash is a full body, sulfate-free cleanser, infused with aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, glycerin and colloidal oatmeal.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottle

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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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