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
💡 Concept
a receptacle, such as a box or jar, used to hold something
🎵 Rhyme
The trainer tries the container, but the dog's just a complainer!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kənˈteɪnər/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈteɪnə/
🌳Etymology
Rootcontain
Suffix--er
🎵Rhyme
trainerentertainercomplainer
trainer
entertainer
complainer
🔗Collocations
food container
plastic container
shipping container
storage container
empty container
airtight container
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“I forgot what I put in this container three months ago - now it's a science experiment.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
vesselreceptacleholderboxjar
Antonyms
contentsfilling
Related
containpackagestoragebottlebucket
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