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containers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //kənˈteɪnɝz// UK //kəntˈeɪnəz// con·tain·ers

n. objects like boxes, jars, or bottles that you use to hold or store things. They keep your items organized and protected.

n. receptacles or enclosures used for holding, storing, or transporting materials. Often used in logistics to refer to large, standardized metal boxes for shipping cargo.


SIMPLE

Please put the leftovers in plastic containers.

CONTEXTUAL

The kitchen was organized with clear glass containers for flour, sugar, and coffee beans.

COMPLEX

Global trade relies heavily on the standardization of shipping containers, which allows goods to be moved seamlessly between ships, trains, and trucks.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in both domestic contexts for small items and industrial contexts for large-scale shipping.

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