Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An object used for holding or storing other items, typically to keep them safe or together.
Container
/kənˈteɪnə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
Put the leftovers in a container.He used a container to carry water.
Etymology:
The word container stems from the late Latin continentem, meaning to hold together, to enclose, from the Latin continere. It appeared in English usage in the early 15th century.
Usage Statistics:
18 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
© 2026 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd