con·tain·er 
/kənˈteɪnɚ/ noun
plural con·tain·ers /kənˈteɪnɚ/ noun [count] 1 : an object (such as a box or can) that can hold something
▪ The tea leaves come in a small metal container. ▪ bowls, boxes, jars, and other containers 2 : a large box that goods are placed in so that they can be moved from one place to another on a ship, airplane, train, or truck
▪ The shipment of tools arrived at the dock in cargo containers yesterday.
▪ The tea leaves come in a small metal container. ▪ bowls, boxes, jars, and other containers
▪ The shipment of tools arrived at the dock in cargo containers yesterday.
