B1noun 2K

Container

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈteɪnə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈteɪnər/"]/

Meaning of Container

a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported

In simple words: A box or other object used to hold things.

Container in a sentence

• The package arrived in a large container that was difficult to open.
• She used a plastic container to store the leftovers from dinner.
• In programming, a container can refer to a data structure that holds various kinds of values.
• The shipping container was loaded onto the cargo ship.
• A container can often help keep items organized and protected.
• You should use a container that is airtight to preserve the food longer.
• The software uses a container to isolate the application from others.
• We saw various containers at the port, each filled with different goods.

How to use Container

Used in everyday contexts, 'container' fits well in both casual and professional speech. It may not be suitable for very formal writing where more specific terms like 'receptacle' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'can' that contains food — 'can' is in 'container'.

Related words

Collocations with Container

• airtight
• closed
• sealed
• fill
• store something in
• contain something
• hold something
• garden
• plant
• in a/​the container
• container for
• container of
• empty
• full
• bulk
• contain something
• hold something
• lorry
• ship
• port

Synonyms for Container

• box
• holder
• receptacle
• vessel
• case

Opposites of Container

• source
• origin
• emptiness

Common mistakes with Container

• 'Container' is sometimes confused with 'content' - remember, 'container' holds things, 'content' is what is inside.
• Some learners use 'conteneer' instead of 'container' due to phonetic similarities.
• It's often mistakenly pluralized as 'containerss'.

Frequently asked questions about Container

What does Container mean?

A box or other object used to hold things.

What is the definition of Container?

a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported

How do you use Container in a sentence?

The package arrived in a large container that was difficult to open.

Can you give another example of Container?

She used a plastic container to store the leftovers from dinner.

What are synonyms for Container?

Common alternatives include box, holder, receptacle, vessel, case.

What is the opposite of Container?

Opposite meanings include source, origin, emptiness.

What words go with Container?

It commonly pairs with airtight, closed, sealed, fill, store something in, contain something, hold something, garden, plant, in a/​the container, container for, container of, empty, full, bulk, contain something, hold something, lorry, ship, port.

What are common mistakes when using Container?

'Container' is sometimes confused with 'content' - remember, 'container' holds things, 'content' is what is inside. Some learners use 'conteneer' instead of 'container' due to phonetic similarities. It's often mistakenly pluralized as 'containerss'.

How do you pronounce Container?

US: /["/kənˈteɪnər/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈteɪnə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Container?

Used in everyday contexts, 'container' fits well in both casual and professional speech. It may not be suitable for very formal writing where more specific terms like 'receptacle' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Container?

"Container" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.