Synonyms for
Crate
Definition
a large, wooden or plastic box used for transporting or storing goods
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- wooden crate
- shipping crate
- fruit crate
- wine crate
- open a crate
- pack a crate
- load a crate
- empty a crate
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Usage note
While 'crate' can refer to any large, sturdy box, it most commonly implies a container for shipping or storing goods, often made of wood. It is less commonly used for smaller, more decorative boxes.
Example sentences
- The farmer loaded the crate with fresh eggs on the truck.
- The toy store received a shipment of wooden crates filled with new toys.
- The students used a crate to carry their school supplies.
- The workers unloaded the crate of fragile items from the delivery truck.
- The mechanic stored the spare parts in a crate in the garage.
Quotes
I have always been a huge fan of crates. They're so versatile and can be used for storage, decor, and more. - Unknown
I've always found that anything worth achieving will always have obstacles in the way and you've got to have that drive and determination to overcome those obstacles on route to whatever it is that you want to accomplish. And that's always resonated with me because I've had a fair amount of obstacles in my own life. - Michael Crater
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. - Yogi Berra