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- DictionaryCon·tain·er/kənˈtānər/
noun
- 1. an object that can be used to hold or transport something: "a microwaveable glass container"
- 2. a discrete environment set up within an operating system in which one or more applications may be run, typically assigned only those resources necessary for the application to function correctly: "more containers can run on a server than traditional virtual machines"
a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported. a plastic container. in a container Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. container of something These women carry heavy containers of water over long distances.
A container holds things inside it. Bags, boxes, buckets, and pockets are all containers. The purpose of a container is to carry, hold, or store something.
Definition of container noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 days ago · 1. anything that contains or can contain something, as a carton, box, crate, or can. 2. a large, vanlike, reuseable box for consolidating smaller crates or cartons into a single shipment, designed for easy and fast loading and unloading of freight.
CONTAINER definition: an object such as a box or a bottle that is used for holding something. Learn more.
n. 1. A receptacle, such as a carton, can, or jar, in which material is held or carried. 2. A large reusable receptacle that can accommodate smaller cartons or cases in a single shipment, designed for efficient handling of cargo.
CONTAINER meaning: 1 : an object (such as a box or can) that can hold something; 2 : a large box that goods are placed in so that they can be moved from one place to another on a ship, airplane, train, or truck.
