container (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪnər/
Definition
An object that holds or stores things.
Examples
The box is a good container for toys.
Please put the leftovers in a clean container.
This large container can hold many books.
How to Use container
- container for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what the container is meant to hold. — "This is a special container for jewelry."
- container of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what the container is currently holding. — "He opened a container of milk."
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