container
US /kənˈteɪ.nɚ/
UK /kənˈteɪ.nɚ/
1.
an object such as a box or a bottle that is used for holding something
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Please put the leftovers in an airtight container.
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The factory produces various types of plastic containers.
2.
a large metal box of a standard size in which goods are packed for transport by ship, rail, or road
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The goods were shipped in a large cargo container.
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Dozens of shipping containers were stacked at the port.