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Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪnɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

Etymology

From Middle English conteyner, equivalent to contain + -er.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
instrumentality
Narrower (hyponyms)
watering can, measure, glass, magnetic bottle, pan, mold

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