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10 Language-to-English DictionariesContainer
/kənˈteɪ.nər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An object that can be used for holding or transporting something.
"Make sure to store the leftover food in an airtight container."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'continere' (meaning to hold together, contain), passing through Middle French 'contenir' and eventually forming the noun derivative in English during the mid-17th century. The term evolved from abstract containment to specifically describe physical objects used for holding or transporting materials.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Container" is said worldwide
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conteneur
Transliteration: conteneur
"Les marchandises sont transportées dans un grand conteneur."
Behälter
Transliteration: Behälter
"Der Müll muss in einen geschlossenen Behälter geworfen werden."
contenitore
Transliteration: contenitore
"Conserva il cibo avanzato in un contenitore di plastica."
contenedor
Transliteration: contenedor
"El barco cargo llegó lleno de grandes contenedores."
recipiente
Transliteration: recipiente
"Coloque a água em um recipiente limpo."
कंटेनर
Transliteration: kantenar
"यह कंटेनर भोजन को ताज़ा रखता है।"
容器
Transliteration: róngqì
"请把液体倒入这个容器中。"
용기
Transliteration: yong-gi
"이 음식을 밀폐 용기에 보관하세요."
容器
Transliteration: yōki
"食品をプラスチックの容器に入れます。"
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