# crate

/ˈkɹeɪt/ (US) · /kɹˈeɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/crate
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

a strong box, usually made of wood or plastic, used for storing or transporting goods.

For teachers: a sturdy container, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for packing, storing, or transporting goods.

## Examples

- He carried the heavy crate to the truck.
- The warehouse worker stacked the fragile crates carefully to avoid breaking the glass inside.
- The antique dealer carefully unpacked the wooden crate, revealing a collection of Victorian furniture that had survived the long sea voyage without a single scratch.

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