container — a receptacle, such as a box or jar, used to hold something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a receptacle, such as a box or jar, used to hold something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈteɪnər/
Example Sentences
- My lunch container leaked soup all over my backpack.
- She organized her closet using clear plastic containers.
- The shipping container was so big that our entire house could fit inside.
container
NOUN[/kənˈteɪnər/]
a receptacle, such as a box or jar, used to hold something
a receptacle, such as a box or jar, used to hold something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin continere, combining con- (together) and tenere (to hold, to keep). The word evolved to mean 'to hold together' or 'to enclose', later applied to a vessel or object designed to hold something within.
Breakdown
con- (together) + tenere (to hold) + -er (agent suffix) = container. The Latin root continere developed into the English verb contain, to which the agent suffix -er was added to denote an object that contains.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lunch container leaked soup all over my backpack.”
“She organized her closet using clear plastic containers.”
“The shipping container was so big that our entire house could fit inside.”
“I forgot what I put in this container three months ago - now it's a science experiment.”
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