Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conteiner

noun
/kənˈteɪnər/
Definition
A large receptacle for storing or transporting goods.
Examples
  • The shipping company uses a large *container* to transport furniture.
  • We packed all our clothes in a *container* for the move.
  • Food can be stored in a sealed *container* to keep it fresh.
Meaning
A container is an object, usually made of materials such as plastic, metal, or wood, used to hold, protect, or transport items from one place to another.
Synonyms
  • box
  • receptacle
  • vessel
  • holder