Packaging And Shipping Terminology

noun a rigid container typically made of wood or plastic, often used for storing or transporting goods

• The shipment of fragile items was carefully packed in a wooden crate for transport.
• Hey, can you help me move this heavy crate into the storage room?
• I scored a sweet vintage crate at the flea market for a steal.
• She felt like she was living in a crate, confined by the limitations of her small apartment.

noun a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document

• Please remember to seal the envelope before mailing it.
• Don't forget to lick the envelope shut before you send it out.
• I'll just stick the letter in the envelope and call it a day.
• Her emotions were like a sealed envelope, hidden from everyone else.