Container Definition
kən-tānər
containers
noun
A thing that contains or can contain something; box, crate, can, jar, etc.
Webster's New World
A receptacle, such as a carton, can, or jar, in which material is held or carried.
American Heritage
A large reusable receptacle that can accommodate smaller cartons or cases in a single shipment, designed for efficient handling of cargo.
American Heritage
A huge, standardized metal container for use in containerization.
Webster's New World
(by extension) Someone who holds people in their seats or in a (reasonably) calm state.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Container
Noun
Singular:
containerPlural:
containersOrigin of Container
-
contain + -er
From Wiktionary
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