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.
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Other Word Forms of Container

Noun

Singular:
container
Plural:
containers

Origin of Container

Container Sentence Examples

  • It was a small metal container no larger than a matchbox.

  • Use a metal container to store the ashes.

  • She pushed his crystal into the bottom of the container then strung Ashley's crystal onto the cord.

  • The clothing was obviously quite old and now that it was out of its container, reeked of dampness and dirt.

  • Dean slipped the container into his pocket as he walked around the car.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

Words Ending With

RERNER

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Words Starting With C and Ending With R

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With R