| aerosol |
a liquid that is in a container under pressure and comes out in a fine spray. [1/2 definitions] |
| aquarium |
a tank or other container filled with water in which water animals and plants are kept. [1/2 definitions] |
| bag |
a soft container made of cloth, paper, or leather, used to hold things; sack; pouch. [1/4 definitions] |
| barrel |
a round container with a flat top and bottom and bulging sides, often made of wood boards and metal hoops. [2/4 definitions] |
| basket |
a container made of materials such as wood strips, grass, or straw that are woven or laced together. [2/3 definitions] |
| beaker |
an open glass container with a flat bottom and a pouring spout. Beakers are used by chemists and other scientists. |
| bin |
a container or space for storing things such as wood, certain foods, or coal. Bins are also used for storing things that will be discarded later. |
| boil over |
to boil until the liquid flows out of a container. |
| bottle |
a container with a narrow neck and no handle used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. [2/3 definitions] |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four rectangular sides, a bottom, and a lid. [1/5 definitions] |
| breadbox |
a kitchen container used for storing bread. It is usually made of metal and has a lid that can move to open or close the box. |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle attached to the top; pail. |
| can2 |
a metal container for food or other products, made in the shape of a cylinder. [2/3 definitions] |
| canteen |
a small container for carrying water; flask. [1/2 definitions] |
| cartridge |
a special container made to hold film so that it is easy to load into a camera. [1/3 definitions] |
| case2 |
a container for holding, carrying, or keeping safe. |
| churn |
a container in which cream or milk is beaten or shaken to form butter. [1/4 definitions] |
| colander |
a bowl-shaped container with many holes in the bottom, used especially for washing fruits and vegetables and also for draining the water away from spaghetti or other pasta. A colander usually has very small legs on the bottom, and it often has a handle or handles. |
| creamer |
a small container that holds cream for serving. [1/2 definitions] |
| cup |
a small container used for drinking. [1/5 definitions] |
| dairy case |
a large container in a store that is kept cold and is used for holding and displaying dairy products, such as milk, cheese, cream, and yogurt. |