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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 container is a receptacle or a portable compartment for holding or transporting goods. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word container from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
A container is anything that contains or can contain something, such as a carton, box, crate, or can. Learn more about the origin, examples, and usage of the word container from Dictionary.com.
A container is a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, that can be used for holding something, especially to carry or store it. Learn more about the different types and uses of containers, with examples and collocations, from the Cambridge Dictionary.
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.
A container is a box, bottle, etc., in which something can be stored or transported. Learn how to use the word container in different contexts, such as shipping, food, or grammar, with pictures and pronunciation.
A container is something that holds or stores things, or a large box for transporting goods. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of container in American and British English.
A container is an object that is used for holding something, such as a box or a bottle. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of container in different languages.
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.
A receptacle, such as a carton, can, or jar, in which material is held or carried. A large reusable receptacle that can accommodate smaller cartons or cases in a single shipment, designed for efficient handling of cargo. A huge, standardized metal container for use in containerization.
Learn the meaning of container as a noun, with two different senses: an object that can hold something, or a large box for moving goods. See examples and pronunciation of container and related words.
