Synonyms for

Container

Verb / kʌˈnteɪnɜ: / Another word for container — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A container is an object used for holding something.

Synonyms & similar words

holder receptacle vessel bin crate box bag basket canister drum jar pot bucket caddy carton chest coffer locker trunk tub

Synonyms by register

Formal

receptacle vessel holder repository

Informal

box bin tub case

Literary

casket urn holster

Antonyms

emptiness void lack absence barrenness sterility

Common collocations

  • shipping container
  • storage container
  • food container
  • waste container
  • plastic container
  • glass container
  • open container
  • closed container

Word family

noun container
verb contain
adjective containable

Usage note

While 'container' is a general term, specific types like 'receptacle' or 'vessel' might be used in more formal or technical contexts. Be mindful of the context when choosing a synonym.

Example sentences

  1. I put my toys in a container to keep them organized.
  2. The soup was in a container that was too hot to touch.
  3. The flowers were delivered in a beautiful container.
  4. I need to buy a container to store my art supplies.
  5. The shipping container was loaded onto a truck.

Quotes

  • A smile is the universal welcome, but a good waterproof mascara comes a close second. (Unknown)
  • The world is a beautiful container for our dreams. (Unknown)
  • Love is the container of our earthly existence, but it is also the reason for it. (Unknown)

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