Container - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kənˈteɪnər|  American pronunciation of the word container
Brit.  |kənˈteɪnə|  British pronunciation of the word container

noun

- any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

Extra examples

The tea leaves come in a small metal container.

The shipment of tools arrived at the dock in cargo containers yesterday.

A dollop of milk was left in the container.

Store the food in an airtight container.

He shaved some butter from the container.

The container should be kept upright to prevent leaks.

You can use the container to hold paper clips, pins, and whatnot.

The solids were filtered out and only the liquid passed into the container.

Many towns allow recyclable items to be commingled for collection in a single container.

Make sure the container remains in an upright position.

Pressurized container - do not puncture.

The volume of the container measures 10,000 cubic metres.

A word of warning: don't use a metal container.

The rocket is outfitted with a container.

The volume of the container is 100 cubic meters.

Word forms

noun
singular: container
plural: containers
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