Thesaurus results for CONTAINER

container

noun

kən-ˈtā-nər

Definition of container

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 container’s roof opens before launch, allowing the internal launcher to rise into its firing position. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Coffee colored dessert was stored in an open container in the walk-in cooler. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Surreal scenes included a shipping container drifting slowly down a street. — Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The policy directs that rail connections be established with all seaports, land ports, economic zones and inland container depots, with a target of lifting rail’s share of freight to 20 percent. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for container

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Noun

The danger can begin when a battery is placed in a trash or recycling bin, Klein said.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026
And the city has removed many of the huge street-corner bins where Parisians are accustomed to dropping their empty wine and beer bottles.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of bin

Noun

Me+Em joins brands including Burberry, Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes and accessories maker Anya Hindmarch on the elite list of Royal Warrant holders.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
The keys to the Ford Explorer were wedged between the cup holder and center console.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of holder

Noun

For example, a cynical fox character follows Hawke in the snow; little mice steal Sink’s Prada shoes; a snow lynx goes after Haoyu’s Prada bag while rabbits and bats play with Ford’s leather accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
In addition to the lighter candy bags, exorbitant candy prices could also prompt the resurgence of apples and toothbrushes (seriously) as treats, or tiny trinkets instead of candy.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

In Shibuya, Halloween festivities were already a nuisance — but now, officials realized there was more to worry about than empty bottles and loud music.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
An argument broke out, and the 25-year-old fan was beaten nearly to death, his throat slashed with a broken beer bottle.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

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