Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪnər/
noun a large box or receptacle used to hold or transport goods
A1 I need a container to store my leftovers.
A2 The container was too small to hold all the items.
B1 Please make sure to label the containers with their contents.
B2 The shipping container was loaded onto the cargo ship.
C1 The glass container was fragile and needed to be handled with care.
C2 The container ship was docked at the port, ready to unload its cargo.
verb not applicable
A1 I container my lunch in a plastic box every day.
A2 She containers her jewelry in a small pouch to keep them safe.
B1 The company containers their products in eco-friendly packaging to reduce waste.
B2 The chef containers the soup in individual bowls for serving.
C1 The artist containers their paint supplies in a special case for easy transport.
C2 The scientist containers the samples in a sterile environment to prevent contamination.
adjective not applicable
A1 I need a container for my lunch.
A2 She stored the cookies in a container.
B1 The container ship arrived at the port.
B2 The container garden on her balcony was flourishing.
C1 The artist used a container filled with paint to create a masterpiece.
C2 The scientist used a special container to store the volatile chemicals.
adverb not applicable
A1 I put the cookies in a container to keep them fresh.
A2 She used a plastic container to store her jewelry.
B1 The soup was served in a ceramic container.
B2 The shipping container was loaded onto the cargo ship.
C1 The scientist used a specialized container to transport the hazardous chemicals.
C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture out of recycled containers.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The container is on the table.
A2 She packed her lunch in a container.
B1 The container held all the ingredients for the recipe.
B2 The glass container shattered when it fell on the floor.
C1 The container's lid was tightly sealed to keep the food fresh.
C2 The container's design was sleek and modern, perfect for storing spices.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cookies are in the container on the kitchen counter.
A2 She put her pencils in a container to keep them organized.
B1 The shipment arrived in a large container at the port.
B2 The scientist stored the samples in a secure container to prevent contamination.
C1 The artist used a container to mix different colors of paint for her masterpiece.
C2 The company invested in a state-of-the-art container for transporting delicate equipment.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I need a container for my lunch.
A2 She used a container to store the leftovers.
B1 The container was too small for all the items.
B2 He opened the container and found a surprise inside.
C1 The container's lid was tightly sealed to keep the contents fresh.
C2 She packed her belongings in a container and prepared to move to a new city.
interjection not applicable
A1 Container! Please pass me the container of sugar.
A2 Oh container! I forgot to bring my lunch container.
B1 Excuse me, container, do you have any spare containers I can borrow?
B2 Container! Can you believe how many containers we need for this party?
C1 Container, could you kindly label all the containers for easy identification?
C2 My dear container, I must say you are the most organized person when it comes to storing containers.
article not applicable
A1 I need a container to store my pencils.
A2 She packed her lunch in a plastic container.
B1 The shipping container arrived at the port full of goods.
B2 The glass container shattered when it fell off the shelf.
C1 The scientist used a specialized container to transport the hazardous chemicals.
C2 The antique container was carefully wrapped and placed in a temperature-controlled room.
formal The container was carefully sealed to prevent any leaks during transportation.
informal Can you pass me the container with the leftovers?
slang I found a cool container to store my snacks in.
figurative Her heart was like a container overflowing with love.
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