English · Word Candidate

container

/kənˈteɪ.nə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: containers

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Someone who contains; something that contains. — An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Someone who contains; something that contains. — A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.

Noun

Examples

Will container development merely bring about a substitution for the body of the covered wagon? Probably not, in his view, but he believes that the size and tonnage of the container are likely to increase pari passu with the lifting capacity of handling appliances.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “container” mean?

Someone who contains; something that contains. — An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.

Is “container” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.