Meaning & use
container
An object, such as a box, jar, or can, designed to hold or transport something.
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She poured the leftover soup into a plastic container for the freezer.
The shipping container was loaded onto the cargo ship by a large crane.
A note on using this word
In shipping and logistics, 'container' specifically refers to the large standardized metal boxes used to transport goods internationally.
Words with a similar meaning
receptaclevessel
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