📦container

noun
/kənˈteɪnər/

Meaning

An object, usually a box or bottle, that is used to hold or store things.
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example Sentences

The water was stored in a large container.

Containers are essential for logistics.

Example Expressions

container ship

Synonyms

box, vessel, receptacle, crate, jar, holder
Entry 1
box, vessel, receptacle, crate, jar
Entry 2
holder, receptacle

Antonyms

void, emptiness, vacancy
Entry 1
void, emptiness
Entry 2
emptiness, vacancy

Collocations

shipping container, plastic container, storage container, container ship

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a long narrow opening or cut
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