container

noun

kən-ˈtā-nər How to pronounce container (audio)
Definition of containernext
as in bin
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation save the plastic containers from the deli for other uses

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Recent Examples of container The Coast Guard said several containers aboard the Grace were also believed to hold illicit fuel. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Nursing student Jeon Eun-seul dressed as a tiny porcelain container shaped like a leaping carp fish. — Jingnan Peng, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 Redesign the flow, and accept that functions are not containers anymore. — Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Lunch containers and empty water bottles pile up next to them. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for container
Recent Examples of Synonyms for container
  1. bin
  2. holder
  3. bag
  4. receptacle
  5. vessel
  6. box
  7. bottle
Noun
  • Broken or ruptured baits are ineffective and should be disposed of by using gloves to place the bait in a bag and then into a regular trash bin.
    — Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The lineup for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 is out now, with about 185 exclusive titles lined up to go into the bins the morning after Thanksgiving.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bin
Noun
  • And thanks to the tiny-and-mighty design, the charger won't take up your cup holder spot when not in use.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For many credit card holders, the next statement period ends a few days after the card's due date.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of holder
Noun
  • The famous colleagues who’ve shown up for the open bar and Louis gift bags don’t add much.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There are also a couple of bike bundles which include accessories like a passenger guardrail, seat pads and foot boards, pannier bags, and a front rack.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Marred mugs and glassware can be recycled or used for storage receptacles elsewhere and replaced.
    — Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Trash should be covered and receptacles should be cleaned regularly to avoid attracting flies.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of receptacle
Noun
  • In 2024, the defense ministry had signed a $780 million contract with Israel shipyards for five vessels, with the first delivery expected around 2031.
    — Allegra Goodwin, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The vessel, which wasn't identified, continued on its way, the report said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of vessel
Noun
  • Brower, a birdwatcher, said her neighbor somehow convinced her to take the pigeon -- which couldn't fly and seemed malnourished -- home in a cardboard box.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The most crucial stop came in the 62nd minute, when Greenville’s Louis Herrera delivered a dangerous header from the edge of the 6-yard box.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • All in all, a task that once took nearly a year and required a large, specialized team can now be attempted at home for roughly the price of a two-liter bottle of soda.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Priced at $23 for a 16-ounce bottle, The Wash is a full body, sulfate-free cleanser, infused with aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, glycerin and colloidal oatmeal.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottle

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“Container.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/container. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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