containernoun [ C ]
uk/kənˈteɪ.nər/us/kənˈteɪ.nɚ/B2 a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, that can be used for holding something, especially to carry or store it:
an airtight container
a plastic drinks container
a very large metal box used for transporting goods:
a container ship/lorry
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- The crane lifted the container off the ship.
- Biscuits will stay crisp if you keep them in an airtight container.
- This container will take six litres.
- Discarded food containers and bottles littered the streets.
- These organic olives are packaged in recycled glass containers.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
General and miscellaneous containers
- bin
- carton
- casing
- casket
- clothes basket
- coal bunker
- coffer
- hamper
- hanging basket
- hod
- holder
- inkstand
- receptacle
- resealable
- safe
- safe deposit box
- safety deposit box
- sandpail
- shaker
- wormery
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