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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The finale ends with Georgia drinking milk from the container, prompting Ginny to realize that her mom might be pregnant.
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 7 June 2025
Pino’s attorney, Howard Srebnick, said the empty containers stemmed from five boats tied up that day on Elliott Key, but hasn’t disclosed the boaters’ names.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Just make sure the container is at least 2 inches deep.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Trickle and Poke For containers that are tough to lift, try watering from the top a little at a time.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 7 June 2025
Pino’s attorney, Howard Srebnick, said the empty containers stemmed from five boats tied up that day on Elliott Key, but hasn’t disclosed the boaters’ names.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Just make sure the container is at least 2 inches deep.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Trickle and Poke For containers that are tough to lift, try watering from the top a little at a time.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 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 15 Jun. 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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