container
Meaning
A container is an object used to hold or store things, like a box or a bottle.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "container" with "content," which means what is inside the container.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
is
packing
her
lunch
in
the
kitchen
before
work
.
She
puts
fruit
and
a
sandwich
into
a
small
container
which
fits
in
her
bag
.
If
it
rains
,
she
will
use
a
plastic
bag
to
keep
the
container
dry
.
She
checks
that
the
lid
is
closed
because
the
food
should
not
spill
.
Then
she
takes
her
bag
and
leaves
calmly
,
ready
for
the
day
.
Common Phrases
plastic container
food container
shipping container
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