noun
container
An object used to hold or store something.
She keeps leftover soup in a container in the refrigerator.
Etymology
The agent ending turns containing into the name of an object that does it. A container holds material within its boundaries for storage or transport.
More examples
- Choose an airtight container to keep the flour dry.
- The empty containers stack neatly on the shelf.
- He fills a small container with screws.
Forms
container · containers
contain verb — To hold or have something inside.
Similar words
- receptacle
- Often emphasizes receiving or collecting things, especially waste.
- vessel
- Usually holds liquids and may serve a specialized purpose.
- box
- Specifies a container with firm sides, often rectangular.