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    Container

    /kənˈteɪnər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A receptacle for holding something.
    She placed the cookies in a decorative container.
    A unit used for transporting goods, often in shipping.
    The shipping company uses large metal containers to transport freight across the ocean.
    An object that can hold or enclose something.
    The toolbox is a convenient container for all my tools.
    In computing, a lightweight and portable unit that includes an application and all its dependencies.
    The developers use Docker to create containers for their applications.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'con-,' meaning 'together' and 'tenere,' meaning 'to hold.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Container ship:
    A cargo ship designed to carry containerized cargo.
    Shipping container:
    A standardized container used for transporting goods in bulk.
    Waste container:
    A receptacle for waste materials.

    Related Words

    receptacle
    A container used to hold a substance or object.
    vessel
    A type of container, often used for liquids.
    box
    A container with flat sides and a lid, used for storage.
    bin
    A container for storing items, often used for waste.

    Slang Meanings

    In tech, a container refers to a virtualized environment where an application runs.
    We're deploying the app in a container for easier management.