container

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

An object, usually a box or bottle, that is used to hold or store things.

Example Sentences

Containers are essential for logistics.

The water was stored in a large container.

Example Expressions

container ship

Synonyms

holder, receptacle, box, vessel, crate, jar

Entry 1

holder, receptacle

Entry 2

box, vessel, receptacle, crate, jar

Antonyms

emptiness, vacancy, void

Entry 1

emptiness, vacancy

Entry 2

void, emptiness

Collocations

shipping container, plastic container, storage container, container ship