A1 noun Neutro #4,295 mais comum

container

/kənˈteɪnər/

A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.

Exemplos

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1

I put the leftover pasta in a plastic container.

I put the extra food in a plastic box for storage.

2

The laboratory requires a sterile container for the sample.

The lab needs a very clean jar for the medical test.

3

Got any containers for these leftovers?

Do you have any boxes for this extra food?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
container
Verb
contain
Adjetivo
contained
Relacionado
containment
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Dica de memorização

Think of the verb 'contain' (to hold). A 'container' is a 'thing that holds' (-er suffix).

Quiz rápido

Please put the cereal in an airtight ______ so it stays fresh.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: container

Exemplos

1

I put the leftover pasta in a plastic container.

everyday

I put the extra food in a plastic box for storage.

2

The laboratory requires a sterile container for the sample.

formal

The lab needs a very clean jar for the medical test.

3

Got any containers for these leftovers?

informal

Do you have any boxes for this extra food?

4

The liquid was poured into a graduated container for measurement.

academic

The water was put into a marked jar to see how much there was.

5

The shipping container will arrive at the warehouse tomorrow.

business

The large metal box with the goods will arrive at the store tomorrow.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
container
Verb
contain
Adjetivo
contained
Relacionado
containment

Colocações comuns

food container a box for holding food
storage container a box used to keep items organized
shipping container a very large metal box for transporting goods
airtight container a box that does not let any air in or out
plastic container a box made of plastic

Frases Comuns

reusable container

a container you can use many times

takeaway container

a box for food from a restaurant to eat at home

cargo container

a large box used for carrying freight

Frequentemente confundido com

container vs content

A 'container' is the physical object that holds something, while 'content' refers to what is inside the object.

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Notas de uso

Use 'container' as a general term when you don't know the specific name of a box, jar, or tub. It is very common in kitchen and shipping contexts.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'box' for everything; remember that a round jar or a plastic tub is also a 'container'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the verb 'contain' (to hold). A 'container' is a 'thing that holds' (-er suffix).

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'continere', which means 'to hold together' or 'to enclose'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: containers Often followed by 'of' (e.g., a container of milk)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, people use 'Tupperware' as a general name for plastic food containers, even if they are from a different brand.

Quiz rápido

Please put the cereal in an airtight ______ so it stays fresh.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: container

Mais palavras de Shopping

order

A1

An order is a request for food or goods that you want to buy from a shop or restaurant. It can also mean the way things are arranged in a specific sequence or pattern.

shop

A1

A building or room where goods or services are sold to the public. It is a place where you go to buy specific items like food, clothes, or books.

grocery

A1

Groceries are the food and other small household items that you buy at a supermarket or a store. The word can also refer to the store where these goods are sold, often called a grocery store.

department store

A1

A large shop that is divided into several sections, each selling different types of goods such as clothes, furniture, and electronics. It allows customers to find many different products in one single building.

convenience store

A1

A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.

stall

A1

A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.

counter

A1

A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.

checkout

A1

The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.

goods

A1

Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.

bag

A1

A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.

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