container

🇺🇸 /kənˈteɪnər/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈteɪnə(r)/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B1

a box, bottle, or other object used to hold or store things

Store food in a sealed container to keep it fresh longer.

R

a large metal box used to transport goods on ships, trains, or trucks

Goods are shipped in a large metal container to keep them safe during transport.

R

a pot or box used for growing plants

You can grow plants in a container if you don't have space for a garden.

translation

n. a box, bottle, or other object used to hold or store things; a large metal box used to transport goods on ships, trains, or trucks; a pot or box used for growing plants

Word Forms

Plural containers