Synonyms for

Containers

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

Definition

A container is an object used for holding things.

Synonyms & similar words

container box bin canister crate receptacle vessel holder bag carton case casket chest coffer drum jar package pot sack trunk tub

Synonyms by register

Formal

receptacles vessels holders archives

Informal

boxes bins tins jars crates

Literary

caskets urns chests

Antonyms

empties contents inclusions fillings possessions

Common collocations

  • shipping containers
  • storage containers
  • food containers
  • plastic containers
  • glass containers
  • waste containers
  • disposal containers
  • reusable containers

Word family

noun container
verb contain

Usage note

The word 'containers' is a general term. Specific types like 'boxes', 'bins', or 'vessels' may be more appropriate depending on the context and material.

Example sentences

  1. The cookies were stored in a container.
  2. We used a container to carry our picnic food.
  3. The trash was thrown into the container.
  4. She put her pencils in the container on her desk.
  5. The container was too heavy to lift.

Quotes

  • The world is a container of things waiting to be discovered, experienced, and learned.
  • The human heart is a container for all our emotions, both happy and sad.
  • Books are containers of knowledge and imagination.

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