container

noun
UK: /kənˈteɪnər/
US: /kənˈteɪnər/

  1. Something used to hold or store things.

    1. I need a container for the leftovers from dinner.
    2. The recycling container is overflowing with plastic bottles and paper waste.

  2. A large metal box used for transporting goods.

    1. The goods were shipped in a container overseas to reduce transportation costs.
    2. Many shipping companies use a container to efficiently move products around the world.

Synonyms

receptacle vessel box package hold accommodate restrain control
container transitive-verb

  1. To hold or keep something inside.

    1. This bottle can container one liter of water.
    2. The stadium can container up to 80,000 fans for important sports events.

  2. To control or restrain something.

    1. The police tried to container the crowd during the protest to maintain order.
    2. Efforts were made to container the spread of the virus through strict quarantine measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "container" in English means: Something used to hold or store things., A large metal box used for transporting goods..

The phonetic transcription of "container" is /kənˈteɪnər/ in British English and /kənˈteɪnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "container": receptacle, vessel, box, package, hold, accommodate, restrain, control.

Example usage of "container": "I need a container for the leftovers from dinner.". More examples on the page.