container
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kənˈteɪnɚ/ · UK /kənˈteɪnə/
Forms: containers
container means: An object, such as a box or bottle, that you put things inside to keep or carry them.
noun
An object, such as a box or bottle, that you put things inside to keep or carry them.
- Put the rice in a container.
- These containers keep food fresh.
- Is this container safe for hot water?
A very large metal box used to move goods by ship, train, or truck.
- The container arrived by ship.
- Workers unloaded the containers at the port.
- They turned an old shipping container into a small office.
Questions about container
What does container mean?
An object, such as a box or bottle, that you put things inside to keep or carry them.
What is container in other languages?
Türkçe: kap · Español: recipiente · Français: récipient · Deutsch: Behälter · Italiano: contenitore · 日本語: 容器
How do you pronounce container?
In American English /kənˈteɪnɚ/; in British English /kənˈteɪnə/.
How do you use container in a sentence?
Put the rice in a container. These containers keep food fresh.
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