container
Translation
container, receptacle, vessel
Examples
Please put the leftovers in a container.
Please put the leftovers in a container.
The ship was carrying large containers.
The ship was carrying large containers.
Grammar Patterns
a container for ((sth.)) an object for holding (sth.) Please put the leftovers in a container.
Similar Words
Synonyms: box, vessel, receptacle, jar
Etymology
From the verb 'contain' + the suffix '-er', which denotes an agent or instrument.
Memory Tips
If you know the verb 'to contain', it's easy to remember that a 'container' is the thing that does the containing.