Need another word for Container? Use these synonyms of Container from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Container
A container is something that holds or stores something else, such as a box, bag, or vessel.
Definitions
- A container is a person or thing that contains something, according to Oxford Languages.
- It can also refer to a receptacle or enclosure for holding or storing something.
- In shipping and transportation, a container refers to a large rectangular box used for transporting goods.
Etymology of Container
The word "container" has its roots in the Latin word "continerare," which means to hold or keep together.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person or thing that contains something.
Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include various types of receptacles and enclosures.
Example Uses
- The factory uses large containers to store and transport goods.
- She packed her clothes in a container and shipped it to her new home.
- The container ship was carrying thousands of tons of cargo.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
empty
vacant
unoccupied
hollow
bare
devoid
free
clear
unfilled
unenclosed
open
exposed
uncovered
unprotected
unconfined
unrestricted
unbounded
limitless
infinite
empty-handed
bare-handed.