contents
/ˈkɑn.tɛnts/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That which is contained.
Noun
Examples
It is not covered in your homeowner's policy. You need contents insurance.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A table of contents, a list of chapters, etc. in a book, and the page numbers on which they start.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
mục lục, danh sách chương và số trang tương ứng trong một cuốn sách
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Noun
Examples
I always start a book by reading the dustjacket and the contents before I really dig in to the content itself.
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 “contents” mean?
That which is contained.
Is “contents” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.