Container
Noun
UK
/kənˈteɪ.nər/
US
/kənˈteɪ.nɚ/
Definition
An object used to hold, carry, or store things.
Example
"The container is full of rice."
"Ships carry large containers filled with goods to ports around the world."
"Please use a plastic container to keep the leftovers fresh in the fridge."
Explanation
A container is something that holds or stores items. It can be simple, like a jar, bottle, box, or bag, or large, like shipping containers that carry goods across oceans. Containers keep things safe, organised, or easy to transport. They can be made of plastic, metal, wood, or glass depending on the use. In everyday life, we use containers to store food, liquids, or belongings. In technology, “container” also means a digital package that holds software. But in most cases, it simply refers to an object used for holding or transporting items.