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 Shipping containers at the Port of Long Beach on March 4, 2025, in California, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 But Ernst Russ later denied the claims, saying that the ship was carrying four empty containers that had previously contained the hazardous chemical. — Christian Edwards, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 Sinnott said investigators found an empty gasoline container near the scene and detected a gasoline odor, suggesting the fire was set intentionally. — Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025 Jonathan Roach, a container market analyst at Braemar, said the U.S. isn’t the only market looking to see China’s stronghold on shipping loosen. — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2025 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
  • Keep in Mind One of the clear bins arrived chipped and the price seems high for a metal system.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
  • One renter in a one-bedroom in a pricey new Carroll Street building stuffed the vestibule outside her apartment with a shelving system to contain dozens of shoes and a foam roller, while lining the stairwell leading to the roof with a tower of plastic bins and suitcases, a folding chair, and bags.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of bin
Noun
  • The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Arizona, who struck gold on Jan. 18, winning a $113 million jackpot.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • JetBlue previously launched a feature that allows up to seven account holders to pool points together and combine points.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of holder
Noun
  • To celebrate the opening, a special fabric bag was released in a limited edition and will be sold exclusively at the new store.
    — Sofia Celeste, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Heath Holt—one of the caddie program’s designers who was manning Brandt Snedeker’s bag—was happy to oblige.
    — Mike Dojc, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Go Dark Once grass seeds are in the proper receptacle, store them in an area where there isn't any light.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The outlet said the issues were so serious that boom operators were having to use shadows cast on the receiver aircraft to guide the fueling device into the receptacle, an operation made more difficult on cloudy days.
    — Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of receptacle
Noun
  • The Houthi rebels attacked over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors, from November 2023 until January this year when a ceasefire began in Gaza.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The vessel has a helideck, crane for launching tenders, outdoor entertaining areas, cinema, gym and spa.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of vessel
Noun
  • Building a genuine culture of engagement is not about ticking boxes on an HR checklist but creating a workplace where excellence is the default state.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Those who purchase a blind box item during the opening period will be able to enter a raffle for a chance to purchase a limited edition, U.K., exclusive Zimomo figurine.
    — Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of box
Noun
  • Customers 21 and over get a free bottle of house wine with the purchase of any two entrees on Wednesdays.
    — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • After all, there’s nothing worse than not being able to find your lipsticks or realizing that your foundation bottle has cracked, leaking over your new cashmere sweater.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of bottle

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