container
noun
con·tain·er
kən-ˈtā-nər 
: one that contains: such as
a
: a receptacle (such as a box or jar) for holding goods
b
: a portable compartment in which freight is placed (as on a train or ship) for convenience of movement
Examples of container in a Sentence
The tea leaves come in a small metal container.
bowls, boxes, jars, and other containers
The shipment of tools arrived at the dock in cargo containers yesterday.
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Also, make sure the container has drainage holes because this plant will not tolerate soggy roots.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
The format sees 12 celebrity contestants locked into bright yellow containers.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
The Hyperloop capsules will be designed to carry individual 40-ft containers (equivalent to two TEUs) at speeds of around 370 mph (595 km/h) to and from the port, turning a trip of several hours or even days into 20-30 minutes, rivaling air freight speeds.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Alternatively, reduce the risk of winter paint damage by ensuring the paint's container (can or tub) is airtight.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
The format sees 12 celebrity contestants locked into bright yellow containers.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
The Hyperloop capsules will be designed to carry individual 40-ft containers (equivalent to two TEUs) at speeds of around 370 mph (595 km/h) to and from the port, turning a trip of several hours or even days into 20-30 minutes, rivaling air freight speeds.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Alternatively, reduce the risk of winter paint damage by ensuring the paint's container (can or tub) is airtight.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for container
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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/container. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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container
noun
con·tain·er
kən-ˈtā-nər
: one that contains
especially
: something into which other things can be put (as for storage)
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