Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
container
noun
/kənˈteɪnər/
Definition
A container is an object that can hold or store things.
Examples
- The shipping company uses large containers to transport goods across the ocean.
- She packed her lunch in a plastic container to keep it fresh.
- The storage container was filled with seasonal decorations.
Meaning
It refers to any receptacle that is used to contain items, ranging from small jars to large shipping crates.
Synonyms
- vessel
- receptacle
- holder
- case
